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	Podcast:		Deep Questions with Cal Newport
	Episode:		Ep. 117: Should I Quit My Job to Become a Writer?
	Category:		Technology
	Duration:		01:20:26
	Publish Date:		2021-08-02 12:00:00
	Description:		Below are the questions covered in today's episode (with their timestamps). For instructions on submitting your own questions, go to calnewport.com/podcast. DEEP WORK QUESTIONS - How do I find free time as a working mother? [2:10] - How do I time block unpredictable support tasks? [13:56] - How many items are on my (Cal's) task lists and how often do I review? [18:51] - How do I stay productive without clear deadlines? [27:09] - How do get started writing? [32:33] - How do I know if an idea is good? [37:56] DEEP LIFE QUESTIONS - How do I integrate uncertainty into my goal setting? [43:01] - How should I configure my smartphone notifications? (Rant Alert) [52:18] - Should I quit my design job to become a writer? (Rant Alert #2) [57:50] - How do I make progress on meaningful goals in difficult circumstances? [1:09:37] Thanks to Jay Kerstens for the intro music and Mark Miles for mastering.
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