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#722: Cal Newport — How to Embrace Slow Productivity, Build a Deep Life, Achieve Mastery, and Defend Your Time

The Tim Ferriss Show

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Rethinking Productivity in Modern Context

This chapter critiques traditional productivity advice by tracing its evolution from past decades and emphasizing the influence of key figures like Peter Drucker and Frederick Winslow Taylor. The discussion also touches on the unique editorial conventions of The New Yorker, the impact of subscriber-based business models on media narratives, and the allure of prestigious publications. Ultimately, it advocates for a slow productivity approach that prioritizes long-term projects and personal growth over immediate success metrics.

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