2352: Dangerous Ideas: What If Everything We Thought Was True About Productivity Was Wrong By Cal Newport

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🗓️ 20 May 2022

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Cal Newport of the Study Hacks blog puts into question everything we thought we knew about productivity Episode 2352: Dangerous Ideas: What If Everything We Thought Was True About Productivity Was Wrong By Cal Newport Cal Newport is an Associate Professor of Computer Science at Georgetown University, who specializes in the theory of distributed algorithms. He previously earned his Ph.D. from MIT in 2009 and graduated from Dartmouth College in 2004. In addition to studying the theoretical foundations of our digital age as a professor, Newport also writes about the impact of these technologies on the world of work. His most recent book, Deep Work, argues that focus is the new I.Q. in the knowledge economy, and that individuals who cultivate their ability to concentrate without distraction will thrive. The original post is located here: https://www.calnewport.com/blog/2007/09/26/dangerous-ideas-what-if-everything-we-thought-was-true-about-productivity-was-wrong/ Visit Me Online at OLDPodcast.com Interested in advertising on the show? Visit https://www.advertisecast.com/OptimalLivingDaily Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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1:14.3	Dangerous ideas, what if everything we thought was true about productivity was wrong, by
1:22.8	CalNewportofcalnewport.com.
1:26.6	The surprising hardness of the simple.
1:30.0	I just observed something distressing about my behavior.
1:33.4	The absolute most simple component to my productivity repertoire is to keep a notebook
1:38.3	and a pen within reach at all times.
1:41.8	The standard GTD cannon allows me to immediately capture any tasks or ideas that pop to mind.
1:48.7	In theory, this basic behavior, taking a notebook out of my backpack when I sit down,
1:54.0	should present no difficulty.
1:56.4	What task could be more simple?
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