In this episode, I sit down with bestselling author and productivity expert Cal Newport to discuss the key ideas from his latest book, Slow Productivity, and how they apply to both work and life.
We dive deep into:
🔹 The #1 problem causing burnout in knowledge work today
🔹 Why we’re terrible at estimating how long tasks take
🔹 The dangers of time debt and how to avoid it
🔹 Cal’s two-list system for prioritizing work effectively
🔹 Why saying “yes” too often creates an administrative nightmare
🔹 The importance of periods of recovery after intense work seasons
🔹 How to bring transparency into your workload to reduce stress
If you’ve ever felt overwhelmed by work, struggled to balance competing demands, or wondered how to make meaningful progress without burning out, this conversation is for you.
Resources Mentioned:
📖 Slow Productivity – [Amazon link]
📖 Deep Work – [Amazon link]
📖 Digital Minimalism – [Amazon link]
🛠️ Tools for workload management: Trello, Asana, Notion, Microsoft Planner, Todoist
Follow Cal Newport:
🌍 Website – calnewport.com
🎙️ Podcast – Deep Questions with Cal Newport
📚 Books – Amazon Author Page
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