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Deep Questions with Cal Newport

Ep. 7: Habit Tune-Up: Time Blocking, Document Collaboration, Protecting Time and Doing Too Much

Jul 3, 2020
25:17

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Quick takeaways

  • Effective time blocking involves accurate task estimation, avoiding shuffling time blocks, and studying completed plans for self-improvement.
  • Small businesses can benefit from using academic practices for document collaboration, such as using a central repository, commenting within documents, and scheduling synchronous meetings for problem-solving.

Deep dives

Improving Time Blocking Efficiency

The podcast episode explores the importance of time block planning for productivity. The speaker advises a listener named Sidney on how to improve their time blocking skills, specifically regarding accurate task estimation and avoiding the temptation to shuffle time blocks. The podcast suggests inflating the allocated time for tasks, using conditional blocks for complex tasks, and studying completed time block plans to gain awareness of work habits and improve future planning.

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