Ep. 151: Should you move to the country?

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 DIVE: Should you move to the country? [3:55]

DEEP WORK QUESTIONS:

- Is it worth time blocking for long projects? [20:11] - What’s your (Cal’s) opinion on bosses stopping by the office to chat? [22:16] - How can I remember all of your advice? [25:39] - How do I avoid the feeling of just going through the motions? [32:41] - How do I better get started in the morning? [38:31]

DEEP LIFE QUESTIONS:

- What’s your advice for studying while also working in a warehouse? [44:38] - How can I improve my meditative walks? [50:10] - How can working parents maximize time spent with children? [54:12] - Are you so good you can’t be ignored in computer science? [58:40] - How do I choose a thesis topic? [1:03:41]

Thanks to Jesse Miller for production, Jay Kerstens for the intro music, and Mark Miles for mastering.