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EPISODE · Apr 12, 2021 · 54 MIN

Ep. 87: Should I Switch Careers to Pursue my Dream?

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.WORK QUESTIONS - What algorithm should I use to implement the Eisenhower Matrix? [6:21] - Should I switch careers to pursue my dream? [9:34] - How did I (Cal) fit research, teaching, and writing into my 9 to 5 graduate student schedule? [20:37]  - What advice should I give students about deep work? [23:55]TECHNOLOGY QUESTIONS - Can I succeed in music without social media? [28:06] - How can I avoid social media during Zoom classes? [32:28] - What are my (Cal) favorite sources for book research? [40:03]DEEP LIFE QUESTIONS - How do I (Cal) decide what books to read? [42:00] - How can I combine deep leisure with an exhausting job? [45:40]Thanks to Jay Kerstens for the intro music. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Below are the questions covered in today's episode (with their timestamps). For instructions on submitting your own questions, go to calnewport.com/podcast.WORK QUESTIONS - What algorithm should I use to implement the Eisenhower Matrix? [6:21] - Should I switch careers to pursue my dream? [9:34] - How did I (Cal) fit research, teaching, and writing into my 9 to 5 graduate student schedule? [20:37]  - What advice should I give students about deep work? [23:55]TECHNOLOGY QUESTIONS - Can I succeed in music without social media? [28:06] - How can I avoid social media during Zoom classes? [32:28] - What are my (Cal) favorite sources for book research? [40:03]DEEP LIFE QUESTIONS - How do I (Cal) decide what books to read? [42:00] - How can I combine deep leisure with an exhausting job? [45:40]Thanks to Jay Kerstens for the intro music. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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