Ep. 235: Is Productivity Overrated?
Ep. 235: Is Productivity Overrated?  
Podcast: Deep Questions with Cal Newport
Published On: Mon Feb 13 2023
Description: Below are the questions covered in today's episode (with their timestamps). Get your questions answered by Cal! Here’s the link: bit.ly/3U3sTvoVideo from today’s episode:  youtube.com/calnewportmediaToday’s Deep Question: Does Cal Still Think That Productivity is Overrated? [6:46]- Should I abandon my careful plan when I get on a roll? [30:47]- How do I achieve slow-and-steady work mode? [35:38]- How do I make my the most out of idle time? [41:37]- How does a deep work lover survive the shallows? [47:34]- Does productivity require that you’re anti-social? [51:16]Something Interesting: Rethinking productivity in academia [1:02:44] Links:calnewport.com/blog/2007/08/31/dangerous-ideas-productivity-is-overrated/  Thanks to our Sponsors:Get a 4-week trial, free postage, and a digital scale at stamps.com/deep. Thanks to Stamps.com for sponsoring the show!hensonshaving.com/calblinkist.com/deep80000hours.org/deepThanks to Jesse Miller for production, Jay Kerstens for the intro music, and Mark Miles for mastering.