Cal Newport: Deep Work, Focus, Productivity, Email, and Social Media | Lex Fridman Podcast

Cal Newport is a computer scientist who also writes about productivity. Please support this podcast by checking out our sponsors:
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Deep Work (book): amzn.to/3c0npMM
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OUTLINE:
0:00 - Introduction
2:15 - Deep work
7:00 - Focus
12:43 - Time blocking
19:38 - Deadlines
29:13 - Do less, do better, know why
31:55 - Clubhouse
45:58 - Burnout
52:25 - Boredom
1:00:10 - Quit social media for 30 days
1:10:04 - Social media
1:35:12 - How email destroyed our productivity at work
1:44:57 - How we fix email
1:51:59 - Over-optimization
1:56:14 - When to use email and when not to
2:03:57 - Podcasting
2:08:33 - Alan Turing proving the impossible
2:12:32 - Fragility of math in the face of randomness
2:21:21 - Neural networks
2:30:06 - What will the P=NP proof look like?
2:33:46 - Is math discovered or invented?
2:37:53 - Book publishing
2:47:59 - Love
2:51:21 - Death
2:54:17 - Meaning of life
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Here are the timestamps. Please check out our sponsors to support this podcast. 0:00 - Introduction & sponsor mentions: - ExpressVPN: expressvpn.com/lexpod and use code LexPod to get 3 months free - Linode: linode.com/lex to get $100 free credit - Sun Basket: sunbasket.com/lex and use code LEX to get $35 off - SimpliSafe: simplisafe.com/lex and use code LEX to get a free security camera 2:15 - Deep work 7:00 - Focus 12:43 - Time blocking 19:38 - Deadlines 29:13 - Do less, do better, know why 31:55 - Clubhouse 45:58 - Burnout 52:25 - Boredom 1:00:10 - Quit social media for 30 days 1:10:04 - Social media 1:35:12 - How email destroyed our productivity at work 1:44:57 - How we fix email 1:51:59 - Over-optimization 1:56:14 - When to use email and when not to 2:03:57 - Podcasting 2:08:33 - Alan Turing proving the impossible 2:12:32 - Fragility of math in the face of randomness 2:21:21 - Neural networks 2:30:06 - What will the P=NP proof look like? 2:33:46 - Is math discovered or invented? 2:37:53 - Book publishing 2:47:59 - Love 2:51:21 - Death 2:54:17 - Meaning of life

[@savaloy666999]

Thanks, Lex! Your work is always amazing! With love, from The UK.

[@CatChrist]

Thanks Lex(:

[@CatChrist]

@Christopher Smith replying to hopefully grab his attention for you! We all work together.

[@AchieveStrength]

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[@Sparklewithval]

Dear Lex , what advice can you give a stay at home mom of 22 years ready to re establish herself and priorities after 5 years of self healing post nervous breakdown. My mind is open but I have so many pursuits and ideas, many thanks from Texas lex , I enjoy your time and work 💜💎

[@maxwellschaphorst8574]

Cal Newport is like the David Goggins of disciplining your focus and attention. Every time I listen to him I'm like fuck, it's time to step it up to the next level.

[@yourbore]

Yes! These dudes are awesome.

[@buttscooter420]

Lex is the only person that says "a quick mention of our sponsors" and isn't lying.

[@you_beg_my_pardon]

Not only that but you can just drag the red thing over a little bit it skips right to the end of them... That is so convenient! My hat's off to you Mr. Friedman

[@buttscooter420]

@@you_beg_my_pardon honestly, they're so quick I don't even bother hitting the time stamp to skip em. Which is something else I've only seen him so!

[@anFy81]

Lex is the only person who never lies ;-)

[@timpeterson175]

Time stamps the start of the episode in a top pinned comment

[@josephlee4443]

@@you_beg_my_pardon 0i

[@jenniferstevens6598]

When I was young if I said I was bored my father's response was "people who are bored are boring people" he fostered a love of reading and for me to find the answers that I had questions for myself. Also the importance of independent study and imagination. Thanks Dad:) And thanks Lex and Cal.

[@YeominAraluen]

Mine used to say to me - don’t worry son, there are plenty of work to do. 😁

[@Vedantbabu]

Great sir

[@mkelly4042]

@jennufer stevens.lol I recall one day my sister saying "It's a boring day" while mopping around. Similar to your Dad, mine said "Days aren't boring people are". It may sound harsh but it's true n back then anyway 1970's),parents did not feel it was their responsibility to entertain their kids 24/7 n buy them something everyday. We played with each other n numerous friends on the block with occassional family trips so I'm not even sure why she was bored that day,perhaps it was raining but my father's remark always stayed with me .

[@vitobrusnik6953]

1:08:00 "No one comes off a day full of Twitter celebrating humanity."

[@richardgraham9114]

who is this imposter?

[@goneoffcourse8736]

no way Cal Newport? this podcasts smokes the rogan one

[@malprimitvs577]

ikr...

[@ursaferrarius]

Smokes? I see what you did there...

[@lorrainegatanianhits8331]

His book "Deep Work" was the first one I ever read intensely. A legend to me.

[@NateTimeTV]

I'm listening to this podcast while working which is exactly what he's telling us not to do...

[@branwellmcclory3459]

Right !!

[@luketambakis4216]

ikr, they're making me feel so guilty

[@NateTimeTV]

@@luketambakis4216 Didn't stop me watching it though haha

[@luketambakis4216]

@@NateTimeTVhahaha same here, lex keeps coming out with too many bangers

[@zachsuperfisky2154]

Every day I listen to podcasts or music while doing school work (undergrad). I wonder how more effective I'll be if I dont. I definitely struggle getting started and staying focused. I find school work boring most times so I use music and podcasts to stay stimulated.

[@cmralph...]

I'm a 66-year-old artist. This past September I deactivated all my social media, Facebook, Twitter, etc., and never looked back. My life has improved so dramatically it is astounding. I credit Dr. Cal Newport for a great deal of this improvement to my life. Not just my productivity has improved but also my mental, emotional and spiritual well-being. Thank you, Dr. Newport, for giving me back my life.

[@elliot_soy_femboy]

I'm 27, deleted facebook in 2018 and never felt better and more free in my life

[@ericconner1617]

I listened to this talk with great interest. Much of the last decade, I was in prison, and was lost in the first few years. The claustrophobia of being trapped in a tunnel underground or adrift at sea far in the ocean are the only two states of mind there. Deep work was the only thing that got me through it. That was like a deep rainforest, complex and disorienting, but I was moving ahead. I didn't even know the term at that time, but I worked like a madman on mathematics, reading classics, exercising and so forth because to break the intense focus meant going back to one of the two bad mental states. Years later, I have never been able to adapt to the world of emails, hyperactive hivemind, slack, zoom, discord and social media. When I look at those, I feel depressed and deeply long to be back in the forest. I am near your age, but feel so much older. I got great joy to hear that I am not the only one who yearns to be out of these systems and deep in the focus.

[@stopohno]

Thats why prison terrifies me. I would feel so claustrophobic. So fascinating that you went deep into subjects to counteract that. What are you doing now?

[@mong4491]

I always thought, prison would be one of the greatest motivations to focus on a subject/project --- because the other option would be staring at walls and no comforts

[@therationalist234]

Wow, really well said.

[@burntoburn42]

Ya know, prison really does sound like an incredible rehabilitation experience for inmates, as it is intended to do, by simply forcing people to do all the things I can't force myself to do right now. Stop the substances (I know they still exist in prison), have a strict schedule/routine, plain living (limited tech), time to do nothing but get into the studies and physically get to your top form. If they could just cut out the part with forced gang participation, all the politics, living in fear and etc.

[@Aaron-ed1xp]

“Every zoom meeting I have an existential crisis” lmaoo

[@boydharrisphoto]

I love watching lex live the dream. Consulting with and interviewing experts across interesting fields. Engaged examining of different mental models in an attempt to develop and mature his understanding and his desires for meaningful expenditures of energy makes for engaging content for others. Lex is another extraordinary work in progress that makes for exciting content. I don’t feel like I wasted my time here. I’m so grateful.

[@jasonreed1352]

I respectfully offer my agnostic call for an AMEN!

[@0xSingularity]

Yooooo loved his book “Deep Work”, this episode came just in time!

[@AlexM-np1cx]

Digital Minimalism is a great one as well

[@adhithyaravindra7580]

"There's nothing more draining to me, intellectually, philosophically. Just my spirit... is destroyed by even a ten minute Zoom meeting. Like what are we doing here?" I feel you brother 😌

[@fiilisboa]

Cal Newport is one of the most important people out there... really helpful thoughts and attitude towards life in post modern times. Great video, thank you very much, Lex.

[@JeyRamm]

This is the fastest Ive ever clicked on a 3hr video and cleared my schedule LOL

[@tuesdayskittens]

I was that way with Josha Bach check out Lex's interview with him... mind-blowing!

[@kkandola9072]

@@tuesdayskittensWow, I have never heard of Cal Newport, but that conversation with Joseph Bach was amazing and I’m excited for this podcast now!

[@JeyRamm]

@@tuesdayskittens Ouu okay! thank you for the suggestion, Ill check it out :D

[@kkandola9072]

@Arvinder Singh I agree 100%. I’ve quite all my social media besides KZbin and I’m trying to get rid of it as well because I’ve been addicted to the stimulation. But it’s really a terrible habit that formed from the lack of intellectual stimulation/ not having an open medium to advance which led me down a huge depression and drug problem . I’ve learned a lot on KZbin but it’s become a pathology that only feeds the hole that I have and I’m done. ( I’ve been diagnosed with ADHD but really feel like I can utilize it in a very meaningful way, because I used to have an itching motivation , and I think if I’m able to get rid of these distractions, I will have the energy to take myself very far.)

[@ouimetco]

Same

[@theworldsonfire.4091]

“To read well, that is, to read true books in a true spirit, is a noble exercise, and one that will task the reader more than any exercise which the customs of the day esteem.” - Thoreau

[@saumya7833]

Just reading Cal's book : " So good they can't ignore you ! "

[@igoroliveira5463]

Cal's books helped me a lot to go well through electrical engineering, I'm glad to hear this one!

[@oscarresendiz3014]

Which book? Im also a EE kid Comp eng. And just finished How to be a Straight A student

[@YeominAraluen]

Is it too much in the field sort of speak, or a layman can go throuh it as well, please?

[@manuelpineda9067]

@@oscarresendiz3014 He probably refers to his most famous book called "Deep Work: Rules for Focused Success in a Distracted World"

[@chidimmaobi4659]

Nice one Lex, please bring on Mihaly Csikszentmihalyi. His book "flow" is enlightening

[@1ronman1]

i'll only believe you if you spelled his last name without searching it

[@chidimmaobi4659]

@@1ronman1 Lool, of course I copied and pasted. I am no iron man .

[@biljanao448]

I just thought of this. Yes, absolutely, Lex, bring Mihaly on

[@jonjethro2278]

I heard his name in an audio book years back and I'll never forget it. I think the book was drive by Daniel h pink but not sure.

[@mikhailfranco]

@@1ronman1 M 6cent Mi

[@fezilenongogo]

This podcast was such a delight to watch. The intellectual rigor is a sight to behold. Definitely took some lessons and a few new perspectives to deeply think about. Danko.

[@SillySpudyRocking]

I feel like I have been living by that intuition, for almost everything I do and for as long as I can remember, I must weigh up whether or not my actions will have a wrongness to them or a rightness to them. And as for you Lex I must tell you that the reason I watch, listen and learn from you here is because it feels intuitively like a rightness

[@MaxMaher]

Fantastic podcast guest. Thanks, Lex!

[@AxanLderE]

I feel you have a work ethic similar to Lex's: brave and unwavering. It's cool to see you're a fan of his and I hope he brings you inspiration as you do so many others. Cheers.

[@MaxMaher]

@@AxanLderE Thank you!

[@godiswithus3939]

I’m surprised a lot of people don’t know who cal Newport is

[@lordofreason549]

@@AxanLderE }😅😅😅¹😅

[@Warren_Williams]

"I really should be working on my final project" "ooh Lex uploaded and it's on productivity, better take a break and learn about being productive"

[@piotrek3650]

We in it together brother

[@luigidipaolo7148]

Terrible choice in the short term but very rewarding In the long term, at least that’s how I justify it

[@Utoko]

@@luigidipaolo7148 It is classic procrastination. You have a hard long task, so we are searching for easier task to complete. Cleaning your desk/room, watching productivity videos, going for a run.

[@alexs6250]

I procrastinate by listening to the anti-procrastination masters

[@americangulag]

"Every Zoom meeting I have an existential crisis" - 16:01 Very well said. If only I could put that at all these universities.

[@americangulag]

@Phillip hanna i guess you are fun at parties. That was a sarcastic comment, sorry for those who take things online too seriously. Zoom ain't fun, even the way that sentence is said in the podcast is meant to be fun, light, and witty. lol why is this comment even highlighted.

[@thesinglehomebuyer1564]

I felt that. lol

[@threeofeight197]

This is one of your best interviews, Cal gives me hope that we will move on from our awful communication stage.

[@youssefnouhi7924]

Watching this podcast after 30 days without Facebook. Thanks lex.

[@katewetherell4846]

I found my tribe of people who see that using first principles to ensure Flow in a process is the first thing to do! thanks for this podcast, Lex!

[@peacefulstrengthmassagethe6478]

I am becoming addicted to Lex Fridman podcast.

[@redmed10]

Focus, concentrate on what you are doing. Genius.

[@yuriyparamonov831]

Cal Newport changed my life! 🙌 Deep work is the superpower for getting meaningful things done. 💪🧠 Anyone else on the #deepwork train? 🚂 Love the point about boredom driving creativity! 🤔 Makes me rethink my mindless scrolling during breaks. Time to level up my focus game! 🎯

[@NikoSeventeen]

I have been working on a social media idea that I think really addresses the issues discussed here. I find it super encouraging and inspiring to hear y'all talk about the things I have been thinking about and working on alone for a couple years! Thank you for this one Lex! 😍😍

[@Joe_Robinson]

Cal’s work has helped me a lot - thank you for this conversation!

[@GnoneckOG]

Felt like I could breathe while listening to these discussions. Thank you.

[@pyrotaze]

Cal is one of my biggest heroes. Lotta love for you bringing us content like this Lex - my go to podcast!

[@jamiegenke3328]

As soon as I heard Cal Newport talk about .a yearly, quarterly, monthly, daily plan I immediately opened a google doc and went to work.

[@malenajeci]

Got to love this phylosofical vs. practical view on this world we live in.

[@ilyakopyl]

Omg, thank you! This topic touches a lot of my thoughts and feelings of the last several months.

[@philipswain4122]

Lex, another classic and brilliant interview. I’m ploughing through your back catalogue of interviews. Lots of gems in there

[@sminter7521]

Cal Newports Deep Work idea saved my semester. I wasnt getting the most out of my study time and my major requires a lot of deep reflection to comprehend the fundamentals. I do two 4-hour deep work sessions but its still a battle at times finding the balance because school is only one of many areas of life. So i relate to the discussion they had about "burnout"...

[@dougkarey3050]

Thank you for all you do. I am deeply grateful it fills my heart with love when things can be so hard. You make life wonderful.

[@25singhmanisha]

Read all of Cal Newport's books including Deep Work a while ago, listening this is a refresher to my memory. Thank you Lex for doing it.

[@babakjahangiri1085]

The long awaited interview my mouth literally just dropped. This is why I love your channel man. You're the exact person I aspire to be (unrelated to what I started with but whatever). Much love!

[@DL-gx5cr]

Thanks for bringing on Cal! I love his reference to Francis Collins, a devout intellectual and believer in God. Also, great plug for Neil Postman's "Amusing Ourselves to Death". Fascinating discussion throughout!

[@bhaskar786]

My favourite author Cal Newport.

[@mistorya600]

I am so freaking greatful for being able to listen to these two men's advice on managing productivity! Like how amaizing is it that I don't have to know them personally to be able to listen to their ideas!

[@lotusstar347]

We, husband and I, love your podcasts and guests.

[@derekokeeffe9919]

I didn't think I'd listen to the entire 3hrs but I did, and even went back over a couple of sections. This was great. Thanks!

[@luckysneph7196]

I read most of (if not all) of Cal's books. All of them are great. Digital minimalism is a life saver for people who are bound to work in a digital environment. Keep it up Lex!

[@ibrahimshehata7286]

Beginning about Deep Work & Burnout came after 10 hour coding session that ended on a good note just feel hyped to start again tom

[@jao4991]

Wtf 👆

[@jameshargreaves1094]

This is the 40th extended lex interview that I have watched and I think it might be the best (and I am very positive about the other 39).

[@fightwatcherspro]

Lex you are a legend, I love your podcast and I've probably watched hundreds of hours of your content in total. Can't wait to watch this one!

[@Katonje]

I remember stumbling across Cal Newport years ago, resonating with him instantly. His Deep Work philosophy combined with Scott Youngs Ultralearning is truly lifechanging.

[@wplants9793]

49:00 about the deep procrastination students felt: this is how I have felt having a chronic illness (Lyme) since I was 12. Yes, those people have a lot of things going on with no intrinsic motivation. But also we need to normalize listening to the body. Unfortunately this sometimes is when extremely smart young adults get into addiction. Mental health and emotional well-being is important. Thanks for bringing this up 💓

[@Alondramariamia]

This was such a great and insightful podcast episode!💫 I completely understand how you feel about zoom meetings. I try to do my best to stay as far away from zoom meetings as possible!

[@ashleyromero5302]

“My spirit is destroyed by even just a 10 minute zoom meeting. “ Same!!!

[@williamchurch711]

This is perfect timing I was looking for ways to improve my productivity while working remotely full time now.

[@i_dream_of_memes]

I love you, Cal Newport!!! Thank you Lex so much for introducing me to this amazing person. I’ve been struggling in my motivation learning to program, and this guy and Jim Keller have been particularly inspiring to me. Also, you introduced me to Tim Dillon in such a candid, beautiful way, and now I’ve listened to like 100 hrs of him in like 2 wks. Lol. Thanks again Lex!!!

[@letsrelaxwithtexts2114]

I think youtube killed my ability to deal with boredom.

[@chefsweaty6744]

It's a bad habit I'm struggling with too. I try to tell myself it's informative or educational, but it's usually a waste of time tbh

[@husseinyoussef6998]

@@moomoocowsly I wouldn't put it that way. As long as you are listening to actually informative conversations you are benefiting even if you're not giving your take etc. . But I agree that you can't do that all day obviously.

[@slevinkalevra]

Use freedom app and block it for certain amount of time, it helps

[@llewynmitchell8602]

@@moomoocowsly Yeah, this is interesting but also really quite scary. I worry that we're just edging closer and closer to a mostly parasocial society.

[@nitin_puranik]

@@moomoocowsly I agree. It starts getting depressing after a while to just consume and consume. It doesn't matter what you're consuming - be it junk content or intellectual, such as this talk - we need to draw a line somewhere about the quantity of content we consume and start moving from consumption to creation. It doesn't matter whether or not you have an audience. Take a break from constantly consuming stuff someone else created and create something yourself.

[@least-welcome]

Just picked up the book. Thanks for your contribution to society, Lex; you're a serious inspiration to many of us.

[@lpgoog]

This is the one I’ve been waiting for! 👍 Cal is an amazing role model 🙏

[@ResaleRevo]

Lex-

[@Patso44]

Thank you Lex! I have been waiting for this for such a long time! Cals books are amazing!

[@greatestever6952]

Lex thanks for the uploads on this conversations

[@MrChannelnamehere]

I've started doing chess puzzles on my side monitor during Zoom/Teams meetings regularly now. Especially during the really unnecessary ones, at least I get to improve my chess tactics during useless meetings so some value is gained.

[@godiswithus3939]

Haha

[@isaacsaffran8714]

This Podcast has been life changing for me.

[@moritzgro2442]

brooo, didnt expect that one.

[@SiRReiLL]

I love Lex. I watch his videos alot. I can relate because I'm also Introverted and have social anxiety.

[@yeeeeyee]

Was hooked for the entire 3 hrs. Really great stuff. Thank you

[@lnc-to4ku]

What a great guest!! I'm definitely buying his book and can't wait to read it!! I was very surprised to hear that the study of boredom sounds so fascinating. Lex, when you talked about the terror you feel when somebody says "I'll just call you on the phone." made me laugh SO hard, I too feel that terror from that short sentence. 😅

[@UltimateTrackMom]

It is a "Thing" I think it's interesting for the hosts ,guest and we listeners . We are learning more about bigger ideas than we are typically surrounded by in our day to day. I have learned sooo much from many podcasts like yours and others. Thank you for sharing with us all.

[@mdougf]

Brilliant questions Lex! Thank you! And thanks for having cal on!!!!

[@jacobdreibelbis1055]

Finally! I've been too self-conscious to post to the subreddit but I wanted this pod for a while.

[@jeremiah8716]

Huge fan of cal Newport, Dude is incredibly smart...always a pleasure hearing him

[@d3webdesignsoftwareagency244]

Lex buddy thank you 🙏🏾 so much for the beautiful work that you do

[@yaelkamah9785]

listening to this talk while gilding an artwork. great choice.

[@davidcorrin7309]

One of your best. Masterclass in flowing conversation.

[@haroldmatias12]

That bit about Aristotle at 23:11 is so illuminating. It shows how all humans at some level come to the same realizations about their ability to contemplate different ideas, see their connections, and see the implications of those ideas to their understanding of themselves, other people, and reality as a whole. There's a seeming infinitude of possible thoughts in our minds.

[@derosa1989]

Cal making the pods this week, just heard him on the Realignment, looking forward to this longer conversation with Lex.

[@tykepope]

Surprising to see Cal here can't wait to listen to this in a bit

[@DjJilber]

LEX! When you talk about the way you feel on Steak vs Carbs, I’m the same exact way. I’ve never heard anyone else describe the same exact feeling I have in such a similar thought process 👏

[@bernarddreyer3033]

Thank for the awesome conversations Lex! Much love

[@hexeno]

1:44:50 Wow he is speaking what was on my mind since years! Emails and instant messaging have not only messed productivity in the workplace, but also communications between everyone. People just take as granted that they can solve issues on the fly, things like trying to set up an event or meeting, I swear I had to keep checking conversations on WhatsApp a whole day before a party! Instead of just sitting down, putting a time, a place and forgetting about it until the day arrived .

[@prayaanshmehta3200]

8:30 how much context switch? information, emotion 10:50 12:50 time-blocking durations 15:00 addons 17:15 finishing on a +ve 18:50 deadlines 20:00 23:05 philosophical aspect of DW 26:50 having an end to the day 29:13 do less, do better, know why 31:10 follow your passion is bad advice 31:55 explaining clubhouse, discord 1:35:12 email hyperactive hive mind workflow is the BT 1:44:00 how to fix 1:45:40

[@alvinaryder3625]

Thank you so much for informative stuff of things because it helps even ones who don't fully understand or even know what's happening, people like me, us we and them...thank you thank you thank you. This interview is especially great, it really is.

[@wendybootman7408]

This podcast was such a delight to watch.

[@zachsuperfisky2154]

Another awesome episode that made me think deeply especially the parts about work flow and social media.

[@sadiedickinson7151]

Fantastic podcast guest. Thanks

[@Mathis1207]

Really loved the analogy with boredom and hunger! This is so fitting. (56:58)

[@mihailamarcel5201]

listening about focus ..makes me veeery focused!on what in doing ,in an artist

[@pamcollins2178]

I look at it as my flow state being broken & that flow is very hard to pick back up if my train of thought is broken. It doesn’t matter how many notes, or clues may even be a better description, that I make to help me step back into the flow later, the fact of the matter is, that water has already gone down River & I cannot just pick up where I left off. I then have to reinvest my time on the particular project trying to make sense of the clues I left myself to get back into the original flow state & complete my task. It can be maddening!

[@jrrtt25]

Oh. My. Goodness. Hearing him mention Deep Procrastination was soooo poignant for me right now. Never had it explained in this way. So helpful. Great guest and great interview, as always. Take care Lex!

[@mdougf]

Lex you are the man! thank you for having cal on!

[@samayselahisrael]

What a great episode. This was just what I needed to hear today.

[@wonderfulworldofmarkets9033]

THIS IS INSANE! I was just thinking how badly I wanted you to interview Cal Newport! Crazy that you got him on so soon after I had that thought lol

[@JoaquinIM.]

When Cal talks about network effects on social media, he just blew my mind. YES! A tailor made social NETWORK is what I want, I don't want to fight for attention, I want to create things for people who want what I create. My job is to make something worth consuming. This is great, Lex, really thank you for your work.

[@Arch_Stanton.]

Oh wow, and now Cal Newport. I have to say you got amazing friends/guests. Can't wait to listen to this episode.

[@ripple123]

Hellll yeaaa iv been wanting you to get Cal Newport for a while! Glad it's happened

[@taser42]

We need a app called Bar to have discussions with other strangers drunk.

[@user-ol5bj4dm2v]

You should make it then.

[@taser42]

@@user-ol5bj4dm2v i'm stupid so I can't...

[@marshabeatty6589]

I like it

[@willhelliwell]

A drunk room on clubhouse maybe?

[@PenguinAUB]

why not just go to the bar

[@affanshaikh8492]

Deep work is when I work while listening to the podcast! Absolute flow state

[@affanshaikh8492]

@Lex Fridman Bruh I got excited when I saw the notification that "Lex fridman" replied...... What is this BS ? Lol