Productivity Mindset and Long-term Production Goals

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Having a slow productivity mindset allows for focusing on production on a larger scale. It means being responsible in the short term while also recognizing that the key to long-term success is not working excessively. Instead, the focus shifts to producing something meaningful over the next few years, even if it takes slightly longer. The impact of slowing down in the near term is insignificant when reflecting on the accomplishments years later. The example of Newton's work on Principia Mathematica demonstrates that the time taken to produce exceptional work is often overlooked. Embracing slow productivity acknowledges the necessity to slow down when having other priorities, such as raising kids. Giving oneself permission to slow down and accepting that busy periods may happen unintentionally are important aspects of a slow productivity mindset.

In this episode Cal – against his better judgment – answers questions on the fly, with no advance plan or preparation. He also does a Deep Dive about the Twitter fog dissipating and discusses something interesting.

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Deep Dive: What was Twitter anyway? [4:46]

- Is there a difference between passion and calling? [27:09]
- What are the four principles to reimagine knowledge work? [31:50]
- Is movie watching part of the Deep Life? [36:05]
- Does fixed schedule productivity work on a weekly scale? [38:54]
- How does effective altruism fit in value-based lifestyle career planning? [41:01]
- What are Cal’s thoughts on David Graber’s book, “Bull Shit Jobs”? [44:00]
- Do distracted adolescents risk losing the ability to focus as they grow older? [46:57]
- Does slow productivity assist with parenting and professional development? [48:29]

Something Interesting: Rob Drydek’s productivity system [1:00:37]

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