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Cal Newport: Without structure, the small stuff just metastasized and took over all the time. He says he was not structuring his days because he was taking time off. Even when you don't have a lot of do, you have to structure your time like you do have a lot to do. "Our mental energy is incredibly diffused if we don't focus it"

We talk a lot on this show about how to be more organized and intentional in how you spend your time at work. But what about at home? In this episode, Cal is joined by Sarah Hart-Unger (https://theshubox.com/), a leading thinker on the challenges of staying organized amidst the chaotic busyness that defines family life, to help explore strategies for organizing life outside of work.

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Today’s Deep Question: How do I adapt professional productivity techniques to my life outside of work? (With Sarah Hart-Unger) [7:16]

To learn more about Sarah, read her blog, or subscribe to her podcasts, visit: https://theshubox.com/

— What system does Cal use to track his life admin? [1:05:55]

— Don’t I need some sort of plan for time outside of work? [1:11:46]

— How do I stay on top of ongoing projects, initiatives, or hobbies? [1:15:36]

— Should I calculate the monetary cost of household tasks? [1:20:20]

Something Interesting: The AI Null Hypothesis [1:33:24]

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