Below are the topics covered in today’s mini-episode (with timestamps). For instructions on submitting your own questions, go to calnewport.com/podcast.

• Excessive planning syndrome. [3:29]
• Deep work and the distraction of social anxiety. [6:48]
• Writing for top tier publications. [11:53]
• Social media for artists. [17:16]
• Hobby overload (and the curse of busyness). [30:18]
• Getting started on hard creative work. [38:15]

Thanks to listener Jay Kerstens for the intro music.

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