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Ep. 399: Is Deep Work Still Possible in 2026?

It’s been a decade since the original publication of DEEP WORK. Do its ideas still hold in 2026? This is the question Cal tackles in today’s episode: reviewing the four major “rules” from his book, reviewing what still holds and what changes he would add.

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DEEP DIVE: Is Deep Work Still Possible in 2026? [2:03]

INBOX:

- Will I lose the ability to write if I use AI? [39:45]

- The effects of…

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