Ep. 20: Habit Tune-Up: Productivity System Indecision, Embracing Boredom, and Craving Depth in a Shallow Job

Deep Questions with Cal Newport ·

In this mini-episode, I take "calls" from listeners asking for advice about how best to tune-up their productivity and work habits in a moment of increased distraction and disruption.

You can submit your own audio questions at speakpipe.com/calnewport.

Here are the topics we cover: 

  • Problems settling on a productivity system [1:01] 
  • Figuring out which professional skill to improve [7:20] 
  • The difference between boredom and solitude [21:12] 
  • Craving depth in a shallow job [32:20] 
  • Keystone habits [38:39]

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Thanks to listener Jay Kerstens for the intro music.

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