Deep Questions with Cal Newpor‪t‬ Cal Newport

I’ve been a reader of Cal’s books for several years and have been putting his advice to good use in work and in my life generally. One of the ironies of the deep life is that, while you start to happily eschew the shallow distractions of much of the online world, you nonetheless hanker for a shared community of deep work adherents with whom you can share ideas, tips and support.

This podcast goes a long way to providing that sense of connection. Cal’s mix of written and audio questions, along with their short introductions from fellow deep workers, has helped me to get a feel for the life and work of people who are engaged in the same pursuit of deepness.

Podcasting is the ideal format for this. Distraction-free, time limited and delivered by planned subscription, it’s a mode of delivery that opens up the world of deep work without sacrificing its foundational aspe

After 8 years as an automotive engineer I had started questioning my day to day job which reduced to an overstimulated project management role where you only react because you don’t have time to plan.
I was asking the cliched question, ‘Is this my calling? Is this my destiny? I want a better job.’ But I had no direction. Absolutely demotivated and lagging behind to say the least.
Deep Work came at the right time few months ago and helped me tame my unmanaged work from home life.
I am currently reading ‘So good they can’t ignore you’
And the podcast is that extra edge that makes every insight/suggestion into that practical step if you’re struggling.
Great thinking and great work Cal.
Gratitude and respect from Britain.

P.S: Adam Grant’s podcast introduced me to your works.

I’m a university student who would like to break in the Film/Animation industry, and I find Cal’s Newport podcast and books excellent. By following his advices I’ve become more productive as an artist and I’ve been exploring interests that I always had but could’t find time/organise myself to do. Thank you Cal, From an Italian in the UK!