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Deep Questions with Cal Newport
Ep. 285: The Productivity Paradox
Jan 29, 2024
Discover the paradox of remarkable people being less busy and how to reduce our own workloads. Explore slow productivity and how it challenges the belief that busyness equals productivity. Learn the value of long-term development in your 20s for success. Find out how activities like video games and social media can create a false sense of fulfillment. Dive into the evolution of productivity guides and gain different perspectives on work and productivity.
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- Adjust the level of detail in your plans at different scales to improve execution without completely uprooting your current planning system.
- Embrace slow productivity and focus on developing rare and valuable skills in your chosen field to achieve long-term success and open doors for remarkable opportunities in the future.
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Improving Execution Without Changing Planning System
To improve execution without completely uprooting your current planning system, it may be helpful to adjust the level of detail and specificity in your plans at different scales. As you move from daily to weekly to quarterly planning, allow for more flexibility and looseness. Daily plans can be more structured and constrained, while weekly plans can have a bit more room for adaptation and adjustment. For longer-term plans, such as quarters or semesters, focus on broader objectives or outcomes, rather than rigid timelines or specific tasks. This allows for more adaptability and reduces the risk of feeling anxious when things don't go exactly as planned. Remember, the goal is to aim your energy and intention, not to predict every detail of how your energy will unfold.
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