Ep. 318: Take a Break
Deep Questions with Cal Newport
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Separate Your Roles for Deep Work Success
To achieve deep work efficiently, treat it as a second job by scheduling dedicated hours and protecting that time. Seek permission from superiors to prioritize this commitment seriously. Recognize the distinction between cranking out tasks and engaging in creative work; optimizing for each requires different approaches. Managing multiple projects is fundamentally different from making technical contributions to a single one, emphasizing the need for clarity and sustainability in work roles. For those in dual roles, such as professors, maintain separate productivity systems and schedules for each role to enhance focus and effectiveness in achieving goals.
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