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Why You Should Slow Down if You Want to Get More Done—According to a Productivity Expert

Cal Newport shares 5 big ideas from Slow Productivity

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Michael Kovnat
May 04, 2024
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Why You Should Slow Down if You Want to Get More Done—According to a Productivity Expert

Are you going crazy trying to stay productive? Arguably, our relentless pursuit of "productivity" is leading us toward burnout rather than fulfillment. In his new book Slow Productivity: The Lost Art of Accomplishment Without Burnout, Cal Newport critiques the contemporary hustle culture and presents an alternative rooted in historical wisdom. Cal is th…

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