Ep. 179: Do Techniques Beat Talent?

from Deep Questions with Cal Newport · host Cal Newport

Below are the questions covered in today's episode (with their timestamps). For instructions on submitting your own questions, go to calnewport.com/podcast.Video from today’s episode: youtube.com/calnewportmediaThe Books I Read in February 2022 [4:45] DEEP WORK QUESTIONS:- Can you implement Cal’s productivity tips without time-blocking? [32:46]- Does technique beat talent? [37:28]- Do you recommend multiple email accounts for someone who works at different institutions? [43:12]- Can intense collaborative work be considered deep? [44:52]DEEP LIFE QUESTIONS:- Are podcasts good for you? [52:11]- Can you elaborate on concentration calisthenics? [57:29]Thanks to our Sponsors:PolicyGenius: policygenius.comWorkable: workable.com/podcastExpressVPN: expressvpn.com/deepAthletic Green: athleticgreens.com/deepThanks to Jesse Miller for production, Jay Kerstens for the intro music, and Mark Miles for mastering. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices