
Ep. 247: The Productive Life (w/ Sarah Hart-Unger)
Deep Questions with Cal Newport
The Importance of Structuring Your Time in Knowledge Work
Structuring your time, even when you don't have a lot to do, allows you to reclaim your free time. Being structured and planning your day allows you to finish work earlier and be more productive. Without structure, a small amount of work can expand to fill the entire day. Unstructured days may feel busy but are often not as productive. Intentionality with your time is crucial in knowledge work. Days with small tasks can be more tiring and dissatisfying than days with challenging work that fits together. The lesson is to be deliberate and focused in how you manage your time.
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