Deep Questions with Cal Newport

Ep. 74: Habit Tune-Up: Taming Trello

Feb 25, 2021

Explore strategies to optimize your use of Trello and reclaim lost time. Learn how to reduce distractions from instant messaging and navigate the rigidity of time blocking. Discover tips for finishing a thesis on time, and hear about maintaining productivity during unexpected challenges. The discussion also highlights the balance between using productivity tools and the necessity of hard work.

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Benefits of Virtual Task Boards for Professional Obligations

01:36

Automating File Sharing and Task Management

01:24

Intro

6min

Listener Engagement and Productivity Tools

7min

Navigating Productivity: The Realities of Tools and Communication

18min

Mastering Time Blocking for Creative Productivity

5min

Navigating Dissertation Challenges

5min

Below are the topics covered in today's mini-episode (with timestamps). For instructions on submitting your own questions, go to calnewport.com/podcast.

- Spending too much time on Trello. [8:47]
- Reducing instant messenger use. [18:33]
- The inflexibility of time blocking. [27:30]
- Finishing a thesis on time. [34:32]
- Working deeply during a coup. [37:33]

Thanks to listener Jay Kerstens for the intro music.

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