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Ep. 303: The Problem with Grand Goals
Deep Questions with Cal Newport
Embrace Sequential Focus, Emphasize Quality, and Break from Pseudo Productivity
The key is to minimize multitasking by focusing sequentially on tasks, dividing work into active and waiting tasks to avoid administrative overhead. Embrace working on fewer things at a natural pace, being realistic about time, and valuing quality over quantity to earn flexibility and autonomy. Break free from pseudo productivity, prioritize activities that truly matter, and specialize in tasks to be highly skilled and efficient.
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