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Ep. 261: Control Your Time

Deep Questions with Cal Newport

Benefits of Time Blocking: Increased Efficiency and Flexibility 2x

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  • The goal of time blocking is not to predict perfectly how long tasks will take, but to have a clear intention for how you spend your time throughout the day.
  • Time blocking involves creating a plan for each hour of the day and having a designated shutdown time for when the plan is complete.
  • Time blocking is claimed to be 2x more efficient than not using it, meaning tasks can be completed in half the time with time blocking.

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