How to Get More Out of Your Cool Down Periods

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Don't tell anyone you're doing this. Just don't put much stuff into those weekly plans. Be careful about your larger projects. Don't start that one during a cool down period. These stealth cycles with stealth cool down periods can be just as effective as working out a company like Basecamp That has this built right into their handbook. It is one way among many, I think, to feed into this natural inclination we have for up and down.

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DEEP DIVE: Work Cycles [6:57]

- Should I leave my relaxing job to make more money? [33:54]
- Is there a need for deep work retreats? [45:59]
- How do I find time to work deeply when I’m busy? [53:07]

Case Study: On Walking and Remote Work [57:25]

- Can Cal explain more about the “celebration” bucket? [1:02:09]

SOMETHING INTERESTING:

- Deep work cafe [1:10:28]
cbsnews.com/news/manuscript-cafe-in-tokyo-serves-an-antidote-to-writers-block/

- Gloria Mark’s new book [1:12:50]
amazon.com/Attention-Span-Finding-Fighting-Distraction/dp/1335449418

Links:

basecamp.com/handbook/09-how-we-work
bluemountaincenter.org/life-at-bmc
cnn.com/travel/article/amtrak-free-residency/index.html
myfranciscan.org/visit/hermitage/

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