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Ep. 7: Habit Tune-Up: Time Blocking, Document Collaboration, Protecting Time and Doing Too Much
Deep Questions with Cal Newport
Underestimating Time Requirements in Time Block Planning
Newcomers to time block planning often underestimate the time needed for tasks. Treat it like George Costanza in Seinfeld - do the opposite of your instincts. Give yourself more time than you think you need. Use conditional blocks for long and difficult tasks. Plan a dedicated block of time and add a flexible block afterwards in case you need more time or want to make further progress.
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