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Mind Management, Not Time Management for Productivity When Creativity Matters with David Kadavy

Jun 26, 2024
Author David Kadavy discusses the limits of squeezing productivity from time, the difference between clock time and event time, and the importance of respecting mental states for optimal productivity in creative pursuits.
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Quick takeaways

  • Quality ideas are more valuable than time spent on tasks.
  • Embrace event time over clock time for creativity and innovation.

Deep dives

The Limitations of Time Management

Time management focuses on the idea that more time invested leads to more output, reminiscent of the scientific management era. However, in today's knowledge work environment, this concept doesn't hold up. Quality, creative ideas are more valuable than mere time spent on tasks. The focus should shift from quantity to quality; success is more correlated with innovative ideas than busywork.

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