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Ep. 222: Did Cavemen Use To-Do Lists?

Deep Questions with Cal Newport

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The Balance of Responsiveness and Deep Work

This chapter examines the implications of rapid email responses as a sign of talent, especially among startup founders. It highlights the importance of deep, focused work in tech leadership while addressing practical planning techniques in response to listener queries.

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