Stop Wasting Time: Why You Can't Seem To Get Ahead & Be Productive | Cal Newport

Cal Newport talks about how to stop wasting time. He also explains why you can't seem to get ahead in a world filled with distractions.

0:00 Productivity systems
4:26 How to avoid losing a day to distractions
8:03 Escaping meeting quicksand
13:30 Office hours

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Cal Newport is a computer science professor at Georgetown University. In addition to his academic research, he writes about the intersection of digital technology and culture. Cal's particularly interested in our struggle to deploy these tools in ways that support instead of subvert the things we care about in both our personal and professional lives.

Cal is a New York Times bestselling author of seven books, including, most recently, A World Without Email, Digital Minimalism, and Deep Work. He's also the creator of The Time-Block Planner.

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[TheRozylass]

No system will work, I must work! Sticking to a system and tweaking it can be more helpful than complete overhauls constantly.

[earnhar]

I suffer from being too ambitious so Cals tip in the book slow productivity to block time for me every time I schedule something- one for you, one for me- has been a game changer. My stress has gone down and im getting more done.

[vincewhite]

The Franklin system, the first major duty was planning & solitude. Was to sort out & focus, and the end of day tidy up & prep.

[SUZAKU__]

Most people try for 2-3 days and give up. I tried some of your methods 100 days straight and saw a lot in me

[CredentialedFM]

The most sustainable and efficient system is consistency with incremental improvements.

[JJ-bjhg]

Dr Newport, your colleague bj fogg at Stanford addresses this issues very well in his book tiny habits

[polyglotmona]

I’m a huge fan of you, Cal. I’ve been trying time blocking for a while but I always need to set an alarm to not forget the next time block, but it always tears me out of deep, focused work. Is there another possibility? If you already answered that I’m sorry, I haven’t watch all of your videos yet, but I will. Thank you 🙏

[vincewhite]

I found in many meeting there was no tasks broken down & asigned (tasks that are concise & clear) then next meeting no one had progress. Or managers were just talking & no or

[Charif]

here is my problem i am aware that I am wasting time.
and am conscious of it, but my problem is I love it.. how do I make myself love productivity?? i really want to hate wasting time, but I can't, am talking about watching series and playing video games..
i am really indeed need help in this situation..

am 23 year old.
still in my forth year in college of accountant specialist..

[animanaut]

all day event as blocked every day. eliminates most unsolicited brainfart meetings as you are never free and people are forced to talk about a potential meeting upfront which might undo the need for a meeting in the first place. profit.

[EcomCarl]

This post beautifully highlights the shift in perspective needed to redefine success! 💡 Focusing on internal qualities like gratitude, kindness, and perseverance not only enriches our lives but also contributes to a more meaningful society.

[ntf]

Quick tip. Stop watching his videos. Hes adding to your problem. Just do the work and stop being so fkn lazy. Simples.