Ep. 165: Why Are We Burnt Out?
Ep. 165: Why Are We Burnt Out?  
Podcast: Deep Questions with Cal Newport
Published On: Mon Jan 17 2022
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 DIVE: Why Are We Burnt Out?  [1:31]DEEP WORK QUESTIONS:- Should I exercise before or after deep work?  [20:28]- Why plan every quarter instead of every month or year? [23:56]- How do I master a hard technical skill?  [26:12]- What does my (Cal) knowledge management system look like? [30:17] DEEP LIFE QUESTIONS:- Are my (Cal’s) online courses applicable to people with ADHD?  [40:37]- How do I apply deep work to my busy life?  [45:10]- How do I balance work, school, and kids?  [49:45]- What are my (Cal’s) thoughts on sleep?  [52:36]- How do I (Cal) think about earnings and personal finance? [56:23]Thanks to Jesse Miller for production, Jay Kerstens for the intro music, and Mark Miles for mastering.