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cover of episode Ep. 171: Is Slow Productivity the Solution to Burnout?

Ep. 171: Is Slow Productivity the Solution to Burnout?

2022/2/7
logo of podcast Deep Questions with Cal Newport

Deep Questions with Cal Newport

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Below are the questions covered in today's episode (with their timestamps). For instructions on submitting your own questions, go to calnewport.com/podcast).Video from today’s episode:  tinyurl.com/b2rkctfj)CORE IDEAS: Is Slow Productivity the Solution to Burnout? [2:58]DEEP WORK QUESTIONS:- How does Cal manage information?  [35:56]- What notebooks does Cal use? [38:52]- What’s the deep approach to job searching? [44:20]- What did Cal’s readers learn about deep work? [48:00] -Can I work deeply for more than 4 hours a day? [55:46]DEEP LIFE QUESTIONS:- How should Cal’s time management advice be adjusted for students from underrepresented backgrounds? [1:04:58]- How do I survive college admissions craziness? [1:09:47]Thanks to our Sponsors:Policy Genius:  Policygenius.com)Centered:  centered.app/deepquestions)Magic Spoon:  magicspoon.com/cal)ExpressVPN:  expressvpn.com)Thanks to Jesse Miller for production, Jay Kerstens for the intro music, and Mark Miles for mastering.