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Productivity Tools and Online Courses Are Not Enough
16:32 - 21:16 (04:43)
Buying productivity tools and taking online courses on productivity may not increase efficiency if the root of the problem lies in social media addiction. Simplifying social media use and being a digital minimalist instead may prove more effective.
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Comparing it to a boat filling with water, increasing productivity through buying more tools and taking online courses can only do so much.
16:32 - 18:34 (02:02)
Summary
Comparing it to a boat filling with water, increasing productivity through buying more tools and taking online courses can only do so much. It's like social media without the variable schedule reward, but people waiting on the app to see notifications.
ChapterProductivity Tools and Online Courses Are Not Enough
Episode#317 - Cal Newport - How To Master Your Email Overload
PodcastModern Wisdom
Using social media in a minimalist fashion can be beneficial as it allows individuals to deploy the tool for specific uses, putting guardrails around everything else.
18:34 - 19:39 (01:04)
Summary
Using social media in a minimalist fashion can be beneficial as it allows individuals to deploy the tool for specific uses, putting guardrails around everything else. By understanding why one is using a specific social media platform, they can optimize how they use it.
ChapterProductivity Tools and Online Courses Are Not Enough
Episode#317 - Cal Newport - How To Master Your Email Overload
PodcastModern Wisdom
In this episode, Cal Newport delves into the impact of social media on our productivity and attention.
19:39 - 21:16 (01:36)
Summary
In this episode, Cal Newport delves into the impact of social media on our productivity and attention. He talks about how disconnecting from Instagram can help influencers keep their focus and manage their attention, while still reaping its benefits.