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Ep. 308: The Power of the Quiet Mind
Deep Questions with Cal Newport
Busy Doesn't Equal Productive
New technologies can inadvertently destabilize aspects of life that were previously unacknowledged or undervalued. The advent of personal computers and email, while enhancing communication and efficiency, has led to increased busyness without a corresponding rise in true productivity. The distinction between deep work and shallow work emerged from this transformation. While digital tools have accelerated the pace and volume of shallow work, they have diminished the time available for deep work, leading to a sense of frenetic activity without meaningful accomplishments. This misunderstanding highlights the misalignment between perceived effort and actual productivity, indicating that higher busyness does not equate to higher productivity.
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