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Deep Questions with Cal Newport

Ep. 245: “Crazy” Productivity

Apr 24, 2023
01:08:20

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Quick takeaways

  • Parenting can make it harder to focus on professional goals, but slow productivity and reassessing priorities can lead to a more balanced approach to personal and professional life.
  • Excessive use of technology can impact focus, making it important to limit phone usage and build cognitive muscles through reading and reflection.

Deep dives

The Impact of Parenting on Professional Improvement

Parenting and professional improvement can have a crossover, but having children can make it harder to focus on professional goals. Slow productivity can be a helpful philosophy during this time, where the focus is on long-term production rather than maximizing activity in the short term. Kids can be demanding and can disrupt work schedules, but it's important to prioritize family when needed. Slowing down and reassessing priorities can lead to a more balanced approach to personal and professional life.

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