Deep Questions with Cal Newport Ep. 79: Should This Meeting Have Been an Email?
Mar 15, 2021
Explore the rise of unnecessary Zoom meetings and learn how to improve communication efficiency in remote work. Discover the balance between productivity and leisure, as well as the benefits of structured workdays. Delve into the complexities of remote work, with strategies for maintaining focus and minimizing distractions. Find out how to reshape social media habits and replace them with more meaningful activities. Lastly, uncover why kitchens are appealing workspaces and how to combat deep procrastination, especially in remote learning.
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Meetings as Proxy for Productivity
- Zoom overload often stems from using meetings as a proxy for productivity.
- People schedule meetings to ensure progress on tasks instead of using personal productivity systems.
Improve Personal Productivity
- Improve personal productivity to reduce reliance on meetings.
- Implement strategic planning, weekly plans, daily time blocks, and a robust to-do system.
Multifunctional Status Meetings
- Implement multifunctional status meetings to coordinate on various tasks efficiently.
- Structure these meetings with clear agendas and action items to avoid aimless discussion.
