Deep Questions with Cal Newport

Ep. 247: The Productive Life (w/ Sarah Hart-Unger)

May 08, 2023 Season 1 Episode 247
Deep Questions with Cal Newport
Ep. 247: The Productive Life (w/ Sarah Hart-Unger)
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We talk a lot on this show about how to be more organized and intentional in how you spend your time at work. But what about at home? In this episode, Cal is joined by Sarah Hart-Unger (https://theshubox.com/), a leading thinker on the challenges of staying organized amidst the chaotic busyness that defines family life, to help explore strategies for organizing life outside of work. 

 

Below are the questions covered in today's episode (with their timestamps). Get your questions answered by Cal! Here’s the link: bit.ly/3U3sTvo 

 

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

 

Today’s Deep Question: How do I adapt professional productivity techniques to my life outside of work? (With Sarah Hart-Unger) [7:16] 

To learn more about Sarah, read her blog, or subscribe to her podcasts, visit: https://theshubox.com/

 

— What system does Cal use to track his life admin? [1:05:55] 

— Don’t I need some sort of plan for time outside of work? [1:11:46] 

— How do I stay on top of ongoing projects, initiatives, or hobbies? [1:15:36] 

— Should I calculate the monetary cost of household tasks? [1:20:20] 

 

Something Interesting: The AI Null Hypothesis [1:33:24] 

 

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Today’s Deep Question: How do I adapt professional productivity techniques to my life outside of work?
What system does Cal use to track his life admin?
Don’t I need some sort of plan for time outside of work?
How do I stay on top of ongoing projects, initiatives, or hobbies?
Should I calculate the monetary cost of household tasks?
Something Interesting: The AI Null Hypothesis