Deep Questions with Cal Newport Ep. 100: LISTENER CALLS: Scheduling Household Admin
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May 27, 2021 Listener calls tackle the challenges of time blocking, revealing how to avoid productivity burnout. There’s a deep dive into planning household administration effectively, balancing home responsibilities with work. The conversation also covers the unique scheduling habits of theoreticians, particularly in research. Tips on whether to retake notes or not spark debate. Finally, insights on enhancing skills as a conductor highlight the importance of practice and strategic development in competitive careers.
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Time Blocking Burnout
- Time blocking can lead to exhaustion because it increases your work intensity.
- Reduce work hours until you find a balance between challenge and exhaustion.
Household Admin
- Integrate household tasks into your workday time blocks.
- Use your shutdown ritual to plan evening tasks, and consider a morning block for small chores.
Theoretical Work
- For theoretical work, adopt a research pipeline model with multiple projects.
- Use intense collaborative pushes followed by individual work for insights and polishing.
