Over the past twenty years, “productivity” has come to be synonymous with using digital tools to speed up non-essential parts of knowledge work. As cal argues in this episode, this “cybernetic” approach has proven to be a complete failure. He explores why speeding up isn’t working and what this teaches us about what we need to do instead.
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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:
– Why doesn’t cybernetic productivity work? [8:48]
QUESTIONS:
– What should I ask a potential hire about their time management habits? [32:04]
– How do I teach leaders how to work more deeply? [38:25]
– How did Cal become good at breaking things down into systems and processes? [48:13]
– How do I build task boards if I have many roles? [51:30]
– How do I find time to think in my busy job? [54:47]
SOMETHING INTERESTING:
– Taylor Sheridan’s “writing bunker” [1:03:00]
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Thanks to Jesse Miller for production, Jay Kerstens for the intro music, and Mark Miles for mastering.
