Dexa/Cal Newport

Purposeful Academic Work

Alex seeks advice from Cal on avoiding busyness and pursuing purposeful academic work. Cal emphasizes the importance of continuing specialized skills post-PhD and tailoring research to one's field, whether in applied mathematics or humanities.

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Deep Questions with Cal Newport
Ep. 120: LISTENER CALLS: Students' Diminishing Focus
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