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EPISODE · Jul 22, 2024 · 1H 22M

Ep. 310: Rethinking Discipline

from Deep Questions with Cal Newport · host Cal Newport

Discipline is critical to cultivating a deep life, but what exactly does this concept mean? In this episode, Cal uses a concrete case study from Reddit to dive deeper into the nuances of discipline and to then identify concrete, practical advice for improving your ability to take disciplined action. He then answers listener questions and asks for Jesse’s judgment on a battle of the writing sheds.    Below are the questions covered in today's episode (with their timestamps). Get your questions answered by Cal! Here’s the link: https://bit.ly/3U3sTvo    Video from today’s episode:  https://youtube.com/calnewportmedia    Deep Dive:  Rethinking Discipline [5:44]    - Should I work harder at finding a job? [36:13]  - How can I measure the Discipline layer of the Deep Life Stack? [39:38]  - How do I stay off my phone in times of stress? [44:34]  - How can I regain the control over my phone that I once had in college? [48:44]  - Does Cal only write on a laptop to avoid distractions? [51:54]  - How can a new knowledge worker apply the slow productivity principles when starting a new job? [58:13]    CASE STUDY: Shifting jobs between teaching and administration [1:04:10]    FINAL SEGMENT: Battle of the Sheds [1:12:01]    Links:  Buy Cal’s latest book, “Slow Productivity” at calnewport.com/slow  Get a signed copy of Cal’s “Slow Productivity” at peoplesbooktakoma.com/event/cal-newport/  Cal’s monthly book directory: bramses.notion.site/059db2641def4a88988b4d2cee4657ba?  reddit.com/r/LifeProTips/comments/15sjr2h/lpt_request_how_to_stop_favoring_short_term/  ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC2958859/  sciencedaily.com/releases/2024/06/240607121448.htm  english.elpais.com/lifestyle/2024-07-06/cal-newport-the-man-who-never-procrastinates.html      Thanks to our Sponsors:    mintmobile.com/deep  rhone.com/cal  greenlight.com/deep  blinkist.com/deep    Thanks to Jesse Miller for production, Jay Kerstens for the intro music, Kieron Rees for the slow productivity music, and Mark Miles for mastering.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Discipline is critical to cultivating a deep life, but what exactly does this concept mean? In this episode, Cal uses a concrete case study from Reddit to dive deeper into the nuances of discipline and to then identify concrete, practical advice for improving your ability to take disciplined action. He then answers listener questions and asks for Jesse’s judgment on a battle of the writing sheds.    Below are the questions covered in today's episode (with their timestamps). Get your questions answered by Cal! Here’s the link: https://bit.ly/3U3sTvo    Video from today’s episode:  https://youtube.com/calnewportmedia    Deep Dive:  Rethinking Discipline [5:44]    - Should I work harder at finding a job? [36:13]  - How can I measure the Discipline layer of the Deep Life Stack? [39:38]  - How do I stay off my phone in times of stress? [44:34]  - How can I regain the control over my phone that I once had in college? [48:44]  - Does Cal only write on a laptop to avoid distractions? [51:54]  - How can a new knowledge worker apply the slow productivity principles when starting a new job? [58:13]    CASE STUDY: Shifting jobs between teaching and administration [1:04:10]    FINAL SEGMENT: Battle of the Sheds [1:12:01]    Links:  Buy Cal’s latest book, “Slow Productivity” at calnewport.com/slow  Get a signed copy of Cal’s “Slow Productivity” at peoplesbooktakoma.com/event/cal-newport/  Cal’s monthly book directory: bramses.notion.site/059db2641def4a88988b4d2cee4657ba?  reddit.com/r/LifeProTips/comments/15sjr2h/lpt_request_how_to_stop_favoring_short_term/  ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC2958859/  sciencedaily.com/releases/2024/06/240607121448.htm  english.elpais.com/lifestyle/2024-07-06/cal-newport-the-man-who-never-procrastinates.html      Thanks to our Sponsors:    mintmobile.com/deep  rhone.com/cal  greenlight.com/deep  blinkist.com/deep    Thanks to Jesse Miller for production, Jay Kerstens for the intro music, Kieron Rees for the slow productivity music, and Mark Miles for mastering.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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