In this episode of IN-DEPTH, Cal welcomes the bestselling author Kendra Adachi to talk about her new book, THE PLAN, which introduces the innovative idea of “compassionate time management.” Kenda and Cal discuss how to move beyond the forever pursuit of “greatness” to instead seek satisfaction in your current life; the ways in which time management and productivity writing ignores the specific concerns of women; and why flexibility and pivoting are more important skills than precise planning.

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INTERVIEW:

– Kendra Adachi [5:01]

YOUTUBE TITLE

– Stop Pursuing Greatness & Do This Instead (Change Your Life In 2025) | Cal Newport & Kendra Adachi

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