How to Be Awesome at Your Job
950: Cal Newport: Slowing Down to Boost Productivity and Ease Stress
Apr 4, 2024
Cal Newport, a productivity expert and professor, discusses achieving more by doing less, shifting from activity-based to outcome-based productivity measurement, prioritizing key projects, the power of focus in knowledge work, defining productivity terms, and emphasizing quality work over busyness for long-term productivity.
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- Focus on quality accomplishments in knowledge work over visible activity for long-term success.
- Doing fewer tasks and commitments can lead to higher productivity and impactful outcomes.
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Quality Accomplishment Over Time
Prioritizing quality accomplishments over visible activity at the moment is crucial in knowledge work. Rather than focusing on being constantly busy, the key lies in producing valuable work over time. By committing to fewer tasks but completing them effectively, individuals can achieve more while maintaining sustainable productivity.
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