Deep Questions with Cal Newport Ep. 83: Is Email Work?
Mar 29, 2021
Explore how to navigate deep work in open offices and maximize productivity without long hours. Uncover if email counts as actual work and whether constant notifications are necessary for community building. Delve into the balancing act of consuming media wisely and engaging deeply with tasks for personal growth. Learn tips for academics on managing research and letter requests, and reflect on how technology can be harnessed to support life goals rather than distract from them.
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Deep Work in Open Offices
- Time block planning helps you allocate specific time for deep work.
- Prioritize changing your setting for deep work, like using a conference room or working remotely.
40-Hour Workweek in Academia
- Cal Newport, a productive U.S. professor, typically works 9-to-5, not weekends.
- He prioritizes deep work within this schedule and uses fixed schedule productivity.
Workflow for Reference Letters
- Request deadlines and student materials upfront for reference letters.
- Schedule letter writing on your calendar like appointments, using templates if needed.
