Ep. 97: Should I Outsource My Inbox?

Below are the questions covered in today's episode (with their timestamps). For instructions on submitting your own questions, go to calnewport.com/podcast.DEEP WORK QUESTIONS - How can I get others to accept a deeper work environment? [6:16] - How can I escape meeting overload? [10:12] - How can I ready myself for a deep work sessions? [18:00] - Should I hire an assistant to help me with my emails? [22:14] - How should indie authors use social media? [27:10] - How do I stop being so distracted at work? [35:11]DEEP LIFE QUESTIONS - What is my (Cal) next book going to be about? [42:26] - How do I preserve energy for home projects? [44:43] - What do you (Cal) find valuable in the work of Abraham Joshua Heschel? [50:02] - What is my (Cal) favorite Neil Postman book? [53:06] - Can I write a novel if I'm a full-time computer programmer? [56:20] - Nina how do you choose what to work deeply on? [58:56]Thanks to Jay Kerstens for the intro music. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices