In this classic episode Cal talks about the elements of the Deep Life. He then answers a variety of questions about work, family, and phone distractions.
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Deep Dive: The Elements of the Deep Life [2:31]Β
- How should I get started in a new remote work job? [17:39]Β
- How I time block a purely reactive job? [22:49]Β
- Should I bother capturing tasks that are fast to complete? [26:20]Β
- How do I tame multiple concurrent projects? [29:53]Β
- How do I schedule optional deep work in an exhausting job? [32:51]Β
- How much time is left for family after goals and deep work? [39:56]Β
- Is there such a thing as deep fun? [42:44]Β
- I am addicted to my phone. What do I do? [44:48]Β
- How do I make a big life decision when I have lots of options? [50:35]Β
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