Ep. 256: Start with Discipline
Deep Questions with Cal Newport
Building Streamlined and Believable Productivity Systems
A common issue in productivity systems is that they often become clunky and unsustainable over time, accumulating too much wear and tear. To remedy this, it's important to streamline and simplify your systems by eliminating unnecessary components and organizing tasks in a core document. Multi-scale planning, incorporating strategic plans, weekly plans, and daily time block plans, can help organize professional tasks. Simple tech tools like paper planners, Google Docs, or Trello can be utilized for implementation, ensuring accessibility and ease of use. It is essential to keep the system simple, accessible, and minimize friction.
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