Deep Questions with Cal Newport Ep. 97: Should I Outsource My Inbox?
May 17, 2021
Explore how to foster a deeper work environment and battle meeting overload. Discover the benefits of outsourcing your email management with an assistant. Dive into strategies for minimizing distractions during work. Get insight into how indie authors can effectively use social media. Plus, hear thoughts on future writing projects and the enduring value of insights from legendary thinkers like Heschel and Postman. Tune in for practical tips to enhance both professional and personal life!
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Fixing Workplace Reactivity
- Address the underlying hyperactive hive mind workflow to fix workplace reactivity.
- Focus on changing processes, not just telling people to email less.
Meetings as a Proxy for Productivity
- Meeting overload is often caused by using meetings as a proxy for productivity.
- This is exacerbated in remote work due to reduced social costs and lost office heuristics.
Combating Meeting Overload
- Combat meeting overload by adding friction to scheduling meetings.
- Schedule non-meeting time as meetings or provide limited available times.
