Ep. 208: To-Do Lists Are Inhumane
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Habit Tune-Up: To-Do Lists Are Inhumane [2:03] - Is distracted deep work the same as shallow work? [18:10] - How does Cal do quarterly reviews? [23:03] - What should I include in my quarterly plan? [25:03] - How do I save my failing productivity system? [27:34] - Can I sell a book without social media? [36:12] The Five Books Cal Read in July 2022  [47:56] - How do I manage the anxiety of not achieving a goal? [1:11:22] - How do I handle having too many ideas? [1:15:05] Thanks to our Sponsors: Blinkist.com/Deep Eightsleep.com/Deep ExpressVPN.com/Deep PolicyGenius.com Thanks to Jesse Miller for production, Jay Kerstens for the intro music, and Mark Miles for mastering.
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