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DEEP DIVE: Is Ambition Worth It? [2:45]

DEEP WORK QUESTIONS:

• Should you ditch your to-do list with slow productivity mindset? [27:20]
• What should I do while waiting for code to compile? [33:20]
• What do you do when you get tired? [36:26]
• How do I succeed as a postdoc? [39:17]
• What do you eat to support Deep Work? [42:04]
• What is your updated advice about “temporary plans”? [49:53]

DEEP LIFE QUESTIONS:

• How do I balance deep work personal pursuits? [56:35]
• At what age will Cal allow his kids to have phones and social media? [1:00:11]
• Is Cal’s outlook on the future too optimistic? [1:02:52]
• I followed my passion. Am I screwed? [1:08:51]

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