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Ep. 339: Let Brandon Cook

Deep Questions with Cal Newport

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Letting Creativity Cook: The Workflow Revolution

This chapter explores the concept of 'letting someone cook' in knowledge work, using Brandon Sanderson's organized workflow as a case study. It highlights the importance of minimizing distractions to enhance productivity and the need for structured systems in workplaces. Through discussions of modern communication challenges and personal anecdotes, the chapter advocates for an output-focused mindset that nurtures individual strengths and challenges traditional notions of productivity.

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