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

BOOK REPORT: The Square and the Tower [3:6]

DEEP WORK QUESTIONS

 - What should I do if I like my job but dislike the industry? [11:41]  - How hard should I push back against a shallow company culture? [16:15]  - Is productivity only for people with certain personality types? [25:05]  - What is the best strategy for an aspiring academic? [27:30]  - Should I ask experts or learn on my own? [29:23]  - Can you tell me more about the CIA’s mail tubes? [34:45]  - How do I get on the New York Times bestseller list? [40:36]

DEEP LIFE QUESTIONS  - Is there value in keeping a daily record of significant activity? [49:50]  - Can I pursue the deep life if I have mental health issues? [56:06]  - Are there wrong ways to pursue the deep life? [1:00:22]  - How much time do I (Cal) spend reading? [1:04:09]

Thanks to Jay Kerstens for the intro music and Mark Miles for mastering.

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