Ep. 292: Single-Purpose Notebooks
Deep Questions with Cal Newport
Slow Productivity as a Mental Model
Slow Productivity can be viewed as a new mental model and a collection of new first principles. A mental model is a cognitive structure used for understanding a concept, and changing it can fundamentally alter one's approach to life. First principles are core ideas that help in generating new decisions and actions, guiding individuals on what to do and what not to do. They are essential for evaluating and judging potential actions, serving as a foundation for deriving actions and behaviors.
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