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Cal Newport on knowledge work, Part 2: “Slow productivity”

Written by ThinkGen Team | Apr 12, 2023 12:22:14 PM

𝗧𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗸𝙁𝘼𝙎𝙏. MIT-trained computer science professor Cal Newport (known for his bestseller, Deep Work) is working on a new book about slow productivity. Professor Newport has identified 3 principles to work with your mind and create things of value:
1. Do fewer things,
2. Work at a natural pace (meaning one with more variability in intensity than the always-on pace we’ve gotten used to)
3. But obsess over quality

According to Professor Newport, that trio of properties:
• Better hits the sweet spot of how we’re actually wired
• Produces valuable meaningful work
• And is sustainable

Does slow productivity resonate with you? We’d love to hear what you think!

https://www.hbs.edu/managing-the-future-of-work/podcast/Pages/podcast-details.aspx?episode=25031586

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