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Below are the questions covered in today's episode (with their timestamps). For instructions on submitting your own questions, go to calnewport.com/podcast.Video from today’s episode: tinyurl.com/b2rkctfjCORE IDEAS: The Deep Life [4:55]DEEP WORK QUESTIONS:- Does time blocking work with ADHD? [33:39]- How should I approach my PhD? [35:38]- How can I meet other deep workers? [39:40]- How can I improve Zoom meetings? [44:19]- How do I shutdown while watching kids? [47:21]DEEP LIFE QUESTIONS:- How do I balance my personal and professional life? [57:12]- How do I pick a major if I can’t follow my passion? [59:27]- Is there a place where I can find all of the ideas from this podcast? [1:04:45]Thanks to our Sponsors:Headspace: Headspace.com/QUESTIONSBlinkist: Blinkist.com/DEEPMunk Pack: MunkPack.com - Enter code DEEPJUST Egg Thanks to Jesse Miller for production, Jay Kerstens for the intro music, and Mark Miles for mastering.
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