Ep. 208: To-Do Lists Are Inhumane
Deep Questions with Cal Newport
Conquering Task Overwhelm
This chapter explores the struggle of returning from vacation to a daunting to-do list and the paralyzing effect of overwhelming tasks. The speaker shares effective strategies for managing task overload, such as grouping similar tasks and taking breaks to enhance focus and productivity. They also discuss the benefits of using simple text files as organizational tools to extend working memory and improve task execution.
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