Deep Questions with Cal Newport Ep. 353: Summer Schedules
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May 19, 2025 Summer vibes take center stage as Cal discusses adopting a simpler schedule for the warmer months. He shares strategies to embrace seasonal rhythms, promoting a blend of relaxation and productivity. Listener questions delve into topics like academic collaboration and finding focus in a distraction-filled world. Cal also reacts to the evolving landscape of AI, highlighting challenges faced by companies and the shift toward more tailored models. It's all about balancing work and leisure for a fulfilling summer!
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Work Seasonality Reflects Evolution
- Seasonality in work aligns with human evolutionary rhythms, offering variation in intensity across time.
- Continuous uniform work, typical in modern knowledge jobs, estranges us from natural work patterns, harming productivity and well-being.
Implement Weekly Slow Days
- Make one weekly day meeting-free, ideally near a weekend, for deep, unrushed work.
- Use adventure days by working from new locations to shift pace and perception of time.
Structure Time During Injury
- Create a structured schedule during injury or constraints to avoid aimless time filled with distractions.
- Pursue manageable projects combining cognitive and physical activity to maintain progress and mental health.
