Deep Questions with Cal Newport

Ep. 90: LISTENER CALLS: My Current Scheduling Setup

Apr 22, 2021

Discover effective strategies for managing your schedule, tackling perfectionism, and prioritizing deep work. Explore how to construct an optimal student schedule and organize tasks for better project management. The dangers of social media and algorithmic attention are discussed, shedding light on its impact on productivity. Plus, get valuable book recommendations and insights into using scheduling tools for enhanced collaboration. A fascinating journey into time management awaits!

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Perfectionism Can Derail Productivity

01:12

Intro

8min

Navigating Time Blocks and Overcoming Perfectionism

10min

Mastering Time Management

9min

Navigating Task Management: Strategies for Productivity

6min

Optimizing Task Management and Navigating Social Media's Allure

19min

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

Behind the Curtain: My Current Scheduling Setup [0:22]

Book Recommendation: The Unspoken Rules [9:34]

Listener Calls:

- Perfectionism and time-block schedules. [12:58]
- Constructing effective student schedules. [18:56]
- Organizing the tasks that make up a project. [26:58]
- Optimal task structure. [35:47]
- RANT ALERT: social media and danger of algorithmic attention. [40:32]

Thanks to Jay Kerstens for the intro music.

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