Deep Questions with Cal Newport Ep. 169: How Do I Manage My Time?
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Jan 31, 2022 Time management strategies take center stage with key insights on 'full capture' methods to alleviate mental burden. Delve into the ethics of quitting a job that hinders societal progress and explore how to balance family life with personal goals. Discover tips for mastering skills like programming through deliberate practice while juggling parenting. The discussion also covers the impacts of social media on professional life and the importance of community in leading a fulfilling existence.
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Time Management Definition
- Define time management as the system for deciding what to do with your time.
- This system helps answer "What do I do next?"
Implicit Time Management Systems
- Everyone has a time management system, even if it's unconscious and ineffective.
- A bad system means poor time management decisions.
Key Properties of Time Management
- Effective time management systems have three key properties: capture, configure, and control.
- Capture involves storing all important information in a trusted system.
