Deep Questions with Cal Newport Ep. 99: Should I Move to Sweden or Make Money?
May 24, 2021
Explore effective strategies to significantly reduce email overload and streamline your workflow. Discuss the importance of aligning your career with personal lifestyle aspirations, especially when facing pivotal decisions like promotions. Delve into how technology impacts our thinking and the role of memorization in deep work. Consider whether moving to a new country offers more fulfillment than financial gain. Finally, reflect on the evolving nature of social media and the quest for deeper, more meaningful leisure activities.
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Inbox Management Is Not Enough
- Focusing on inbox management alone won't significantly reduce email stress.
- The key is to prevent emails from arriving in the first place.
Email Types
- Differentiate between types of emails to manage them effectively.
- Broadcast emails are less stressful than those requiring responses.
Separate Email for Different Purposes
- Separate back-and-forth messages from informational broadcasts.
- Use filters, folders, or separate email addresses.
