Deep Questions with Cal Newport

By Cal Newport

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

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Published February 04, 2021 6:00am

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.

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