Deep Questions with Cal Newport Ep. 3: Origin of my Productivity Obsession, Analog Relationships, and Detaching from Digital Judgment | DEEP QUESTIONS
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Jun 9, 2020 Explore the roots of productivity obsession and how to thrive in a distracted world. The discussion highlights essential deep work habits and navigating workplace challenges while valuing focus. Learn how to build meaningful relationships as a digital minimalist and care less about others' judgments by stepping back from social media. Gain insights on effective study techniques, enhancing writing skills for blogs, and making the most of skills learned from others. Unlock strategies for personal growth and adapt valuable lessons from lockdown.
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Making Progress on Stalled Projects
- Realign the project towards something more useful and achievable if possible.
- If stuck with tedious work, organize your efforts, create a plan, and grind through it piece by piece.
Dealing with Companies that Don't Value Deep Work
- If your company doesn't value deep work, try discussing a deep-to-shallow work ratio with your supervisor.
- Frame the discussion around maximizing value for the company to gain support.
Choosing Valuable Career Skills
- Identify valuable career skills by studying people in your field whose careers you admire.
- Analyze their career trajectories, extract key skills, and focus on developing those.
