Slow Productivity: The Lost Art of Accomplishment Without Burnout
Cal Newport
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17 MINS
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Self growth Psychology
Ever wondered how CBS's success came from creativity and not longer work hours?
Can you imagine a world where 'visible busyness' is not mistaken for true productivity?
What would it look like if we allowed our ideas to mature naturally like the scientists of history?
Curious about how the Slow Food movement and the COVID-19 pandemic are reshaping our work practices?
Dive in to explore the fascinating world of 'Slow Productivity' and how it promises a more meaningful and sustainable professional life.
Ever wondered how CBS's success came from creativity and not longer work hours?
Can you imagine a world where 'visible busyness' is not mistaken for true productivity?
What would it look like if we allowed our ideas to mature naturally like the scientists of history?
Curious about how the Slow Food movement and the COVID-19 pandemic are reshaping our work practices?
Dive in to explore the fascinating world of 'Slow Productivity' and how it promises a more meaningful and sustainable professional life.
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Key Ideas
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#1
Can Creativity Outshine Hustle in the Quest for True Productivity?
01 Jan 1970
02:26
02:26
#2
From Big Macs to Slow Hacks: How Carlo Petrini and Slow Food Sparked a Global Productivity Revolution
01 Jan 1970
02:19
02:19
#3
Can Jane Austen’s Secret to Productivity Help Us Escape the Zoom Apocalypse?
01 Jan 1970
02:57
02:57
#4
Slow Productivity: Lessons from Galileo, Curie, and Modern Creatives
01 Jan 1970
03:10
03:10
#5
Can Obsessing Over Quality Lead to Long-term Success in Your Professional Endeavors?
01 Jan 1970
03:07
03:07
#6
Final Recap
01 Jan 1970
03:15
03:15
About Author
Cal Newport is an accomplished author, computer science professor at Georgetown University, and productivity expert. He has written several influential books on work habits and productivity, including "Deep Work" and "Digital Minimalism." In "Slow Productivity: The Lost Art of Accomplishment Without Burnout," Newport explores sustainable productivity practices that promote long-term success and well-being, challenging the high-speed hustle culture prevalent today.
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