
About this episode
Why do stories of people moving to the country to dedicate their lives to simple living resonate so strongly with us overworked knowledge workers? Cal explores lessons we can extract from these instincts that can improve our lives right now, even without the need to become a homesteader.
Below are the questions covered in today's episode (with their timestamps). Get your questions answered by Cal! Here’s the link: https://bit.ly/3U3sTvoVideo from today’s episode: youtube.com/calnewportmedia
Today’s Deep Question: What do we (really) seek when we seek the Simple Life? [7:39]
- Are daly deep life habits too frequent? [32:35]
- How do I juggle more projects? [36:44]
- Can I quit my job to reach online full time? [41:53]
- How do I convince my husband that the “deep life” isn’t an excuse to ignore me? [55:36]
CASE STUDY: A Writing Shed For Slow Productivity [1:01:37]
SOMETHING INTERESTING:
- Utah limits teens’ ability to use social media [1:12:38]
https://abcnews.go.com/US/wireStory/utah-1st-state-limiting-teens-access-social-media-98089159
https://www.motherearthnews.com/homesteading-and-livestock/simple-living-zmaz03onzgoe/
Thanks to our Sponsors:
https://www.mybodytutor.comhttps://www.expressvpn.com/deephttps://www.grammarly.com/tonehttps://www.blinkist.com/deep
Thanks to Jesse Miller for production, Jay Kerstens for the intro music, and Mark Miles for mastering.
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Get every episode summarized
Each time Deep Questions with Cal Newport publishes, we email you a written briefing from the transcript — the topics, who appeared, and any specific claims, with the ad reads skipped.
Email me new episodesFree for 3 shows. No card needed.
Hosts & guests
No transcript yet
This episode has not been transcribed. Request it and it moves to the front of the queue.
More episodes
More from Deep Questions with Cal Newport

Is AI About to Automate Every Office Job? | AI Reality Check
Deep Questions with Cal Newport
Apr 30, 202633:03failed

How Do I Build “Cognitive Fitness”? | Monday Advice
Deep Questions with Cal Newport
Apr 27, 202651:39failed

Is AI Trending Up or Down in 2026? | AI Reality Check
Deep Questions with Cal Newport
Apr 23, 20261:13:03failed

Do I Need More Discipline? | Monday Advice
Deep Questions with Cal Newport
Apr 20, 20261:26:40failed