Deep Questions with Cal Newport Ep. 301: Reclaiming Time and Focus (w/ Jordan Harbinger)
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May 20, 2024 
Jordan Harbinger, host of The Jordan Harbinger Show, interviews Cal Newport about redefining productivity in a busier world. They discuss how the pandemic shifted priorities towards well-being and meaningful work over mere busyness. Cal shares insights on optimizing corporate meetings and the importance of focused attention for knowledge workers. They advocate for 'slow productivity,' emphasizing quality over quantity, especially in creative fields, and highlight practical strategies for achieving balance and fulfillment in work.
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Pseudo Productivity
- Knowledge work productivity is broken because it uses visible activity as a proxy for effort.
- This "pseudo productivity" prioritizes looking busy over producing valuable output.
Slow Productivity
- Slow productivity emphasizes long-term value creation over meaningless activity.
- Focus on producing high-quality work at a sustainable pace.
Deranging Effects of Pseudo Productivity
- The constant activity of pseudo productivity prevents deep work, increasing stress and reducing output.
- Unlike billable hours, this busyness offers no compensation for the extra effort.
