Some days the to-do list seems bottomless. Just looking at it is exhausting.
We all want to know how to stop being lazy and get more done. I certainly want the answer.
So I decided to call a friend who manages to do this - and more.
Cal Newport impresses the heck out of me. Why? Well, I'm glad you asked. He's insanely productive:
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