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Deep Questions with Cal Newport

Ep. 235: Is Productivity Overrated?

Feb 13, 2023
01:12:35

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Quick takeaways

  • To balance deep work and shallow work, schedule dedicated time for each and be intentional about your daily priorities.
  • Create clear boundaries between work and personal time to balance productivity and genuine human connections.

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Balancing deep work with shallow work

To balance deep work with shallow work, consider scheduling deep work every morning until lunchtime, followed by an hour of core shallow work. On weeks with larger shallow projects, allocate time in the afternoons for that work. Reducing the number of projects on your plate can make this schedule possible.

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