Welcome to Deep Dive Podcast. Today we explore Cal Newport’s idea of slow productivity. In Episode 352 of the Deep Questions podcast, Newport argues that “doing fewer things but doing them better” is the key to real success. He warns that our obsession with busyness and speed turns us into “attention junkies” who sacrifice depth for urgent but shallow tasks. As he puts it, “slow beats fast when it comes to complex work.” Instead of chasing endless to-do lists, Newport invites us to guard our focus, schedule long, uninterrupted blocks of time, and measure progress by quality rather than quantity. Slow productivity isn’t about slacking off—it’s about building lasting value. In his words, “better is not more.” So let’s embrace a sustainable pace, protect our attention, and do our best work—slowly but surely.
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