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Deep Questions with Cal Newport
Ep. 301: Reclaiming Time and Focus (w/ Jordan Harbinger)
May 20, 2024
Jordan Harbinger interviews Cal Newport on reclaiming time and focus, exploring slow productivity, redefining productivity beyond traditional norms, the impact of 30-minute meetings and the 'Zoom Apocalypse', sales and writing skills in the knowledge economy, navigating challenges of knowledge work, effective workload management strategies, emphasizing quality over quantity, the power of positive book titles, and prioritizing focus and setting boundaries for efficiency.
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- Limiting multitasking enhances productivity and work sustainability.
- Organizing emails through triage methods improves efficiency and response time.
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Impact of Pseudo Productivity on Workload Management
Pseudo productivity leads to a constant state of overload where stress becomes the indicator for saying no to new tasks. The discomfort of saying no must be greater than the distress of accepting new tasks. This approach keeps individuals at the edge of burnout, hindering their ability to manage workload effectively.
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