Writing Preparation Plan
George seeks advice from Cal on how to prepare for his retirement writing endeavors while balancing his current corporate job. Cal provides guidance on testing writing abilities and building a routine for deep work to enhance George's skills before retirement.In this clip
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Deep Questions with Cal Newport
Ep. 200: Decoding the Deep Life
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I'm trying to optimize my daily routine as a lawyer (specialized in corporate law) and a writer with 7 novels written but none published yet. I want to schedule time for editing/re-writing and for creative writing (writing new material). I also want to improve my physical fitness by going to the gym to lift weights from Monday to Friday and to do cardio on weekends. Does that routine make sense, or should I make some changes, like reading fiction after lunch and before writing or moving exercise to the evenings instead of the mornings?
I'm working towards a schedule. Tell me if it's optimal, what are the strengths and weaknesses, and what could be improved.
Does my daily routine for optimizing my work and fitness schedule make sense, or should I make some changes?