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Deep Questions with Cal Newport

Ep. 184: REPLAY: The Productivity Baby Steps

Mar 24, 2022
45:28

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Quick takeaways

  • Break down big projects into manageable tasks for productivity.
  • Follow a structured system (like Dave Ramsey's baby steps) to enhance productivity.

Deep dives

Handling Long-Term Research Projects Efficiently

Ensure that deep work tasks are manageable and distinct, focusing on work that can be completed in a few days. Tasks should have clear, concrete goals or artifacts, allowing for easy evaluation upon completion. Consider the scope of tasks to fit within a few days, making progress manageable and tangible. Strategic chunking of work and setting clear objectives enhance productivity.

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