Few professional experiences feel worse than overload. But what really causes this unfortunate state? In this episode, Cal takes a closer look at overload, identifying its main culprits, identifying solutions, and helping listeners with their specific overload-related questions.

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Below are the questions covered in today’s episode (with their timestamps). For instructions on submitting your own questions, go to calnewport.com/podcast.

Video from today’s episode: youtube.com/calnewportmedia

TODAY’S DEEP QUESTION:

– How does overload actually operate? [3:54]

QUESTIONS:

– Does Cal use an executive assistant? [26:08]
– How do I write an effective communication policy for my team? [36:35]
– Does overhead compound exponentially? [42:45]
– How rare are high expectation/low overhead jobs? [48:07]
– My job has few shallow obligations. What should I do with my free time? [51:40]

SOMETHING INTERESTING:

– The future of social media is less social [59:45]

LINKS:

https://www.wsj.com/articles/workers-say-its-harder-to-get-things-done-now-heres-why-2a5f1389

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Thanks to Jesse Miller for production, Jay Kerstens for the intro music, and Mark Miles for mastering.