Ep. 14: Habit Tune-Up: Publishing Strategies, Surviving Side Hustles, Productivity for Support Roles, and Cultivating Balance in the Pursuit of Depth
Jul 29, 2020
34:10
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Quick takeaways
Different writing platforms require varied content: blog for experiments, articles for depth, books for in-depth research.
Support roles benefit from structured task handling, transitioning from chaotic to systematic information management for increased efficiency.
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Deciding What to Write Where
Deciding what content to write for different platforms involves escalating criteria: blog for experimenting, articles for national publications for rigorous ideas, and books for blockbusters; ideas needing thorough research and personal relevance.
Balancing Multiple Careers
Balancing dual roles, such as computer scientist and writer, necessitates meticulous organization, hard work, and a non-relaxed professional life; the challenge is intensified when juggling demanding tasks like book manuscripts, articles, and academic responsibilities simultaneously.
Enhancing Productivity in a Support Role
In support roles like personal assistants, focusing sequentially on tasks sans distractions increases efficiency; transitioning information management from chaotic email inboxes to structured systems enhances cognitive bandwidth and productivity, akin to IT support ticketing systems.
Maintaining Well-Rounded Life
Ensuring all life areas are tended to involves baseline activities, tailored to specific buckets like work, family, health, and faith, to prevent neglect during busy periods; tracking these keystone daily activities offers resilience and consistency amid dynamic life seasons, promoting deep living principles.
In this mini-episode, I take "calls" from listeners asking for advice about how best to tune-up their productivity and work habits in a moment of increased distraction and disruption.
You can submit your own audio questions at speakpipe.com/calnewport.
Here are the topics we cover:
* Figuring out where to publish different types of writing [1:29]
* Balancing two careers [7:08]
* On productivity in support roles [13:04]
* Keeping all aspects of the deep life in balance [22:22]
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Thanks to listener Jay Kerstens for the intro music.
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