Ep. 285: The Productivity Paradox
Deep Questions with Cal Newport
Natural Variation in Intensity: A Strategy for Building a Remarkable Life
The concept of natural variation in intensity presents a strategy for achieving remarkable success in life. With increasing expertise in one's work, it is beneficial to balance periods of intense focus with intervals of rest or unrelated activities. This approach challenges the misconception that busyness is directly correlated with remarkable achievement, emphasizing that relentless busyness can impede the pursuit of excellence. Instead of continuously adding tasks to one's plate, focusing on being really good at one important task at a time is the key to building a remarkable life.
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