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Ep. 299: Our Love/Hate Relationship with Personal Productivity

Deep Questions with Cal Newport

CHAPTER

Evolution of Personal Productivity Literature

The chapter traces the historical evolution of personal productivity literature from the late 1980s to the present day, examining key figures and influential books like 'The Seven Habits of Highly Effective People' by Stephen Covey and 'Getting Things Done' by David Allen. It explores the shift from complex, system-focused productivity methods to stress-free productivity approaches that emphasize organization and relaxation. The chapter also discusses the trend of outsourcing stress to intricate technological tools and the ongoing debate regarding the effectiveness of elaborate systems in managing work demands.

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