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The 2 kinds of work :
- “Deep work”: using your skills to create something of value. It takes thought, energy, time and concentration.
- “Shallow work”: all the little administrative and logistical stuff: email, meetings, calls, expense reports, etc.
Shallow work stops you from...
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"The ability to perform deep work is becoming increasingly rare at exactly the same time it is becoming increasingly valuable in our economy. As a consequence, the few who cultivate this skill, and then make it the core of their working life, will thrive. "
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"You can fool all the people some of the time, and some of the people all the time, but you cannot fool all the people all the time. " ~ Abraham Lincoln
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Cal Newport on better managing time
- To-Do lists are useless. Schedule everything.
- Assume you’re going home at 5:30, then plan your day backwards.
- Make a plan for the entire week
- Do very few things
What Erodes Your Time Management Skills
- Always saying “Yes” to requests, leads to an excess of work to manage and consequentially decreased focus.
- Lack of organization wastes mental energy with fending off mental fatigue, stress, and anxiety.
- Not taking breaks leads you to burn out, which bri...
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