This chapter emphasizes prioritizing tasks in knowledge work to enhance productivity and stresses the importance of focusing on 'what' needs to be done rather than 'how' or 'when' to do it. It explores the flexibility and control individuals have in organizing their work in knowledge-based roles.
Cal Newport is carrying the banner for a movement to slow down. Cal is an Associate Professor of Computer Science at Georgetown University. He is also the New York Times bestselling author of eight books, including, his latest: Slow Productivity, which debuted at number two on the NYT list in March. Cal is also a contributing writer for The New Yorker and the host of the Deep Questions podcast.
Cal joined host Robert Glazer on the Elevate Podcast for a deep-dive conversation on Slow Productivity, including how it works and why it can lead to achievement without burnout.
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