Deep Questions with Cal Newport Ep. 22: Habit Tune-Up: Seeking Depth When Working from Home, Academia's Email Problem, and Sequencing Projects
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Aug 27, 2020 Listeners receive practical advice for enhancing work habits while home. Strategies include creating distinct workspaces and embracing productive meditation. The host passionately addresses the email overload problem in academia and offers insights on managing long naps without guilt. There’s also a discussion on adult learners thriving in academic settings, harnessing their organization skills. Finally, effective ways to tackle projects—either one at a time or in parallel—are explored, emphasizing the balance between productivity and focus.
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Escape Your Home Office
- Do deep work outside your home office for better focus.
- Explore parks, cafes, or even adventurous locations.
Time Blocking for Home Workers
- Time block your day to separate work from non-work time.
- This is crucial when working from home to avoid blurring boundaries.
The Sandwalk Ritual
- Create a "sandwalk" ritual, a pre-work walk to shift your mind into deep work mode.
- Replicate Darwin's strategy to improve focus.
