Deep Questions with Cal Newport

Ep. 317: The 10-Year Rule


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Becoming notably good at something valuable is one of the most powerful tools for crafting a deep life. But how do people do this? In this episode, Cal explores three useful rules for getting good in search of depth. He then answers listener questions and reacts to a remarkable collection of advice from almost seven decades ago. 

Below are the questions covered in today's episode (with their timestamps). Get your questions answered by Cal! Here’s the link: bit.ly/3U3sTvo

Video from today’s episode:  youtube.com/calnewportmedia

Deep Dive: The 10-Year Rule [2:29] 

- Why can’t I succeed with Cal’s time management system? [32:03] 
- Can RSS feeds make “fast content” slow? [39:06] 
- Can persuading people be considered deep work? [45:05] 
- How can I guide my teenage son towards a deep life? [47:05] 
- How do I find time to launch my new business? [49:53] 
- CALL: Testing a book idea without social media [55:04] 

 CASE STUDY: A professional athlete utilizing career capital [1:06:10] 

 CAL REACTS: C.S. Lewis’s Advice for Writers [1:15:32] 

 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?texasmonthly.com/arts-entertainment/ryan-holiday-stoic-king-bastrop-painted-porch/
youtube.com/watch?v=hB3tBI-KNLk
twitter.com/InfiniteB88ks/status/1824108211081019821

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


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