Deep Questions with Cal Newport

Ep. 68: Habit Tune-Up: The Power of Becoming Your Own Assistant

February 04, 2021 Cal Newport Season 1 Episode 68
Ep. 68: Habit Tune-Up: The Power of Becoming Your Own Assistant
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Deep Questions with Cal Newport
Ep. 68: Habit Tune-Up: The Power of Becoming Your Own Assistant
Feb 04, 2021 Season 1 Episode 68
Cal Newport

Below are the topics covered in today's mini-episode (with timestamps). For instructions on submitting your own questions, go to calnewport.com/podcast.

  - Handling short tasks. [4:37]
  - Time blocking with auto-scheduled meetings. [11:45]
  - Taming excessive phone usage. [18:18]
  - Hiring yourself as an assistant. [25:05]
  - How to avoid losing steam during time off. [36:05]

Thanks to listener Jay Kerstens for the intro music.


Show Notes

Below are the topics covered in today's mini-episode (with timestamps). For instructions on submitting your own questions, go to calnewport.com/podcast.

  - Handling short tasks. [4:37]
  - Time blocking with auto-scheduled meetings. [11:45]
  - Taming excessive phone usage. [18:18]
  - Hiring yourself as an assistant. [25:05]
  - How to avoid losing steam during time off. [36:05]

Thanks to listener Jay Kerstens for the intro music.