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Deep Questions with Cal Newport
Ep. 274: The Deep Life Stack v2.0
Nov 13, 2023
Cal Newport unveils his new and improved Deep Life Stack 2.0, emphasizing the importance of deep work, developing soft skills, and shutting down work effectively. A case study explores slow productivity while building a house. The podcast also discusses sponsorships and book recommendations, and contrasts courage culture with a realistic approach to success.
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- Incorporate a shutdown ritual at the end of the day to reflect on progress and create temporary checkpoints for longer-term tasks without clean stopping points.
- Use a time block planner to prioritize and plan daily activities, reducing intrusive thoughts and distractions.
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Dealing with Unclean Shutdowns
When working on longer term tasks that don't have clean checkpoints, incorporate a shutdown ritual at the end of the day to reflect on the progress made, identify any next steps or solutions to problems, and create temporary checkpoints for the next day.
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