Slow Productivity

Name: Slow Productivity
Author: Cal Newport
ISBN: 9780593544853

The Lost Art of Accomplishment Without Burnout

Written byCal Newport

Cal Newport pushes back on busyness. He proposes a calmer way to do meaningful work, built on three principles: do fewer things, work at a natural pace and obsess over quality.

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Published2024
GenreProductivity
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01Do fewer things
Limit your commitments so the important work gets real attention.
02Work at a natural pace
Big projects take time. Vary your intensity across the year.
03Obsess over quality
Excellent work matters more than looking busy.
04Busyness isn't value
Visible activity is a poor stand-in for real results.
05Protect your time
Say no more often to stop small tasks crowding out deep work.
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