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Deep Questions with Cal Newport

Ep. 36: Habit Tune-Up: Scheduling Life Admin, Finding Time for Practice, and High-Tech Metric Tracking

Oct 15, 2020
Discover the battle between Trello and Workflowy for task management supremacy. Learn how to weave life admin seamlessly into your workday, even amidst chaos. Uncover ways to carve out time for deliberate practice, crucial for skill mastery. Dive into the battle against distraction and rekindle your lost reading habit with effective strategies. Plus, explore high-tech solutions for tracking your progress while safeguarding your privacy in a world dominated by tech giants.
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Quick takeaways

  • To rebuild a reading habit, start with a specific goal of reading two chapters every day and incorporate it into your routine by setting a dedicated time for reading.
  • In a profession that requires deep dives into unpredictable areas of knowledge, use time blocking to adjust your schedule accordingly and prioritize deliberate practice early in the day to enhance cognitive performance and develop expertise.

Deep dives

Rebuilding a Reading Habit

To rebuild a reading habit, start with a simple goal of reading two chapters every day. Set a specific time for reading, such as during lunch breaks or before bed, and make it a regular part of your routine. Consider time blocking a reading session in your schedule to ensure you have dedicated time for it. Start with books that are easier to read and gradually build up to more complex topics. Track your reading progress to stay motivated and hold yourself accountable.

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