Time and Attention

129: Slow Productivity


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On this episode, Cal Newport hops back on the show to talk about his great new book, Slow Productivity. It’s a great, fascinating new book (and interview!), both full of actionable insights on how to slow down in order to become more productive.

Topics covered include:

  • How “slow productivity” came into being;
  • The three ingredients of slow productivity;
  • “Engineering simplicity” at work;
  • The idea of “administrative overhead”;
  • Narrowing the “missions” you have in your work;
  • Avoiding “task engines”;
  • Why the pace of knowledge work has become so frenetic;
  • Cal’s unique spin on “quiet quitting”;
  • Studying related fields to yours for boosting creativity.
  • Links mentioned in this episode:

    • Slow Productivity book
    • Cal’s New Yorker columns
      • Including: Why Do We Work Too Much?
      • You can listen (and subscribe) to the podcast below!

         

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