Exploring the drawbacks of the factory model for cognitive work, this chapter promotes the concept of 'Slow Productivity' as a method for achieving high-quality work without succumbing to burnout. Insights from Cal Newport shed light on the importance of balancing intense thinking with periods of rest and creative exploration.
Do fewer things. Work at a natural pace. Obsess over quality. Those are Cal Newport's three strategies for achieving "Slow Productivity." He's on the show today to tell us more.