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Ep. 93: Am I Overcommitted or Bad at Time Management?

Deep Questions with Cal Newport

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Taking Breaks From Your Phone Is Not Enough

A Jewish man decided to turn his phone off for an entire year. He says the results were fascinating, even though he got burnt a few times. When you uce this screen as your default activity, at the slightest hint of boredom, it opens up space,. cognitive space, and you can use that space for solitude. The benefits become more pronounced when everything slows down.

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