In this episode, Cal visits eight of the most influential books in personal productivity, identifying for each a single idea that ended up most resonating both with his own work and the culture more generally.

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Today’s Deep Question: What productivity ideas from other authors are the most worth paying attention to? [4:54]

- How do I time-block for the unanticipated “a-ha!” moment of insight? [40:23]

- Is my life as a surgeon dooming me to a reactive life? [45:19]

- Is it possible to read too many productivity books? [52:10]

- Is the Deep Life influenced by The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People? [58:55]

- Am I a disciplined worker if I only respond to deadlines? [1:01:09]

The 5 Books Cal Read in August 2023 [1:09:31]

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