Ep. 63: How Do I Minimize Meetings?

Below are the questions covered in today's episode (with their timestamps). For instructions on submitting your own questions, go to calnewport.com/podcast.

WORK QUESTIONS

- How do I minimize meetings at my large corporation? [5:01] - Hod do I accomplish deep work in a responsive role? [11:30] - How do I prioritize self-learning when earning a PhD? [15:19] - How do I optimize time spend waiting for data to crunch? [19:27] - How do I get important work done with kids at home? [21:48] - How do I encourage my teenagers to do deep work? [26:35]

TECHNOLOGY QUESTIONS

- Will a digital shabbat make a difference? [31:04] - Is LinkedIn Useful? [35:50] - Do I worry about a lack of end-to-end encryption on Trello? [40:00]

DEEP LIFE QUESTIONS

- How I create challenge when my job has become boring? [47:26] - How an I stay motivated after reaching the pinnacle of success? [54:29] - How do I stay motivated when I'm not good? [57:40]

Thanks to listener Jay Kerstens for the intro music.