Deep Questions with Cal Newport Ep. 3: Origin of my Productivity Obsession, Analog Relationships, and Detaching from Digital Judgment | DEEP QUESTIONS
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Jun 9, 2020 Explore the roots of productivity obsession and how to thrive in a distracted world. The discussion highlights essential deep work habits and navigating workplace challenges while valuing focus. Learn how to build meaningful relationships as a digital minimalist and care less about others' judgments by stepping back from social media. Gain insights on effective study techniques, enhancing writing skills for blogs, and making the most of skills learned from others. Unlock strategies for personal growth and adapt valuable lessons from lockdown.
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Deep Work Session Lengths
- Don't get too caught up in rules for deep work session lengths.
- Let your attention guide you; take breaks when concentration wavers.
Origin of Cal Newport's Productivity Obsession
- Cal Newport's productivity obsession started in college after struggling with the workload.
- Seeing student loan payments motivated him to experiment with study techniques, leading to significantly improved grades.
Making Progress on Stalled Projects
- Realign the project towards something more useful and achievable if possible.
- If stuck with tedious work, organize your efforts, create a plan, and grind through it piece by piece.
