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#402 Ask the Expert: Cal Newport Slow Productivity
Jun 4, 2024
Productivity expert Cal Newport discusses slow productivity principles with the host, challenging common work habits. They explore escaping pseudo productivity, time protection strategies, and prioritizing quality over quantity in work. Tips on office hours and improvement strategies are shared, highlighting the importance of outcome-based productivity and flexibility.
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- Prioritizing quality over speed leads to more leverage and fulfillment in work.
- Evaluating employer support for autonomy and workload organization is crucial for fostering a slow productivity culture.
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Quality and Obsessing Over Standards
The importance of quality over speed and how it leads to more leverage and control in work. Maintaining a quality mindset shifts from busyness to outcome-based thinking, ensuring fulfillment and meaningful work. Expensive notebooks and creating dedicated workspaces can influence a quality approach by signaling a focus on serious work.
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