Productivity Expert Explains: How to Accomplish Far More While Working Less (ft. Cal Newport)
SOLVED with Mark Manson
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Defining Productivity Metrics for Writers
The ambiguity in many jobs stems from the challenge of accurately defining the metrics to optimize for. When it comes to writing, traditional daily metrics like word count or pages may not capture true productivity. A writer's productivity should be measured on a larger scale, such as considering the books published over a decade and the pride in those works. Productivity for a writer like John McPhee is not about daily output but about the significant body of work created over time, including numerous books, awards, and exceptional writing for publications.
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