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Ep. 292: Single-Purpose Notebooks

Deep Questions with Cal Newport

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Start at Main Missions to Manage Daily Overload

To effectively manage daily overload, it is crucial to focus on reducing the number of top-level missions first before limiting the number of active projects. By narrowing down your missions to one or two key objectives, you can then decrease the number of ongoing projects, making it easier to select daily goals deliberately. This approach ensures that daily goals are aligned with the overall mission and strategic plans. Additionally, prioritizing tasks based on weekly plans that consider the broader landscape and long-term vision helps in choosing which daily goals to focus on. Ultimately, by streamlining missions, projects, and daily goals, individuals can handle daily tasks efficiently without feeling overwhelmed.

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