
Ep. 274: The Deep Life Stack v2.0
Deep Questions with Cal Newport
The Importance of a Shutdown Ritual for Productivity
There are two aspects to a shutdown ritual: closing open loops and reflecting on the work in progress./nClosing open loops involves writing down or scheduling any tasks or urgent emails that came up during the day./nReflecting on the work in progress involves assessing where you are, identifying challenges, and planning two potential solutions for the next day./nThe work checkpoint created during the shutdown ritual allows for a clear understanding of what is not working and potential areas for improvement.
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