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The Jordan Harbinger Show

975: Cal Newport | Reclaiming Time and Focus with Slow Productivity

Apr 9, 2024
01:34:44
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Author Cal Newport discusses redefining productivity in a connected world, focusing on doing fewer things for higher quality work. Exploring innovative work models, managing workload, maximizing savings, and embracing slow productivity for better balance and sustainable transformation.
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  • Focus on doing fewer tasks at once to increase productivity and quality outcomes.
  • Make workload transparent to prioritize tasks and inform stakeholders for better decision-making.

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Reducing Workload for Improved Productivity

Instead of overwhelming ourselves with multiple tasks causing an administrative overload, focusing on doing fewer things at once can significantly increase productivity. By reducing the number of projects you work on each day, you can allocate more time and attention to each task, leading to faster completion and higher quality outcomes. Simplifying your workload transparency allows for better management of tasks and prevents cognitive distress from task switching.

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