Deep Questions with Cal Newport Ep. 348: Manage Your Time in 5 Minutes a Day
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Early Time Management System
- Cal Newport revisits his time management system from his book "How to Become a Straight-A Student".
- The system, designed for college students, involves a calendar, a daily list, and five minutes of planning per day.
5-Minute Time Management
- Record all to-dos and deadlines on your calendar as a master schedule.
- Update this calendar daily, transferring new tasks from a daily list and planning your day.
Key Principles
- Cal Newport's early system emphasized full capture, ensuring all tasks are written down.
- He prioritized low-friction task capture and intentional time planning.
