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Slow Productivity: A Way Out of the Busyness Epidemic
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The epidemic of busyness is causing issues due to a mismatch with our brain, and slow productivity might be the way out of it, as it diverts the sustained application of energy and attention needed to actually do things of higher value, such as producing a good book in the next two years.
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The culture of busyness is causing issues because of the mismatch with our brain.
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Slow productivity
Summary
The culture of busyness is causing issues because of the mismatch with our brain. Slow productivity may be the solution as it allows for sustained attention and energy to do things that move the needle or that you're proud of.
ChapterSlow Productivity: A Way Out of the Busyness Epidemic
Episode#568: Cal Newport — The Eternal Pursuit of Craftsmanship, the Deep Life, Slow Productivity, and a 30-Day Digital Minimalism Challenge
PodcastThe Tim Ferriss Show
The communication in Europe during periods of active work was slow and even important letters took months to induce a reply, which was a barrier to progress.
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Communication
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The communication in Europe during periods of active work was slow and even important letters took months to induce a reply, which was a barrier to progress.