
About this episode
How do you leave a life of superficial distraction and cultivate something deeper? In today’s episode, Cal describes “The Deep Life Stack,” an approach to cultivating a deep life that starts with overhauling the person before making the big decisions.
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Today’s Deep Question: How do I rebuild my life into something deeper? [6:29]
- Is the deep life only available to those with high salaries? [31:55]
- How do I co-create a deep life with my partner? [41:48]
- Is there a genetic component to depth? [45:24]
- What are Cal’s thoughts on the book “Designing Your Life”? [58:31]
Something Interesting: Forget AI. Apple’s all in on AR. (And this is smart.) [1:06:34]
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Thanks to Jesse Miller for production, Jay Kerstens for the intro music, and Mark Miles for mastering.
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