Ep. 240: Disciplined Laziness
Deep Questions with Cal Newport
Autonomy as an outcome of a productivity focused life (vice optimization)
Productivity frameworks can lead to autonomy in work life with various goals. Firstly, one can aim to successfully juggle multiple hard but important tasks. Secondly, one can focus on a single hard but important task. Thirdly, one can aim to minimize work while maintaining financial stability. Lastly, one can strive for a reasonable balance in work, enjoying the job within normal work hours with some slack for personal needs. These different goals demonstrate the potential of productivity beyond just optimization.
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