Deep Questions with Cal Newport Ep. 149: How Do I Tame Email?
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Nov 22, 2021 Taming email takes center stage, with practical methods to ease the cognitive load of managing your inbox. Discover how to accomplish deep work amidst the chaos of endless meetings. Cal delves into effective time-blocking strategies and the distinction between managing projects and tasks. The challenges of balancing parenthood with personal ambitions are thoughtfully explored, offering insightful advice for new parents navigating their changing identities. Plus, learn how to find satisfaction in goals that seem to stretch on forever.
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Netflix Debut
- Cal Newport mentions his Netflix debut on the show 'Explained', discussing focus.
- His study, used for filming, was messy due to being a makeshift classroom during COVID.
Handle Broadcast Emails
- Use AI filters, unsubscribe liberally, and consider a dedicated email address for broadcast messages.
- This helps declutter your inbox and makes archiving or deleting easier.
Context Switching Costs
- Individual question emails are easy, but the constant context switching is cognitively taxing.
- Batching similar questions and addressing them in dedicated blocks reduces mental fatigue.
