Navigating Digital Work
Cal shares his experience managing multiple federal grants and the strategies he's implemented to stay organized in a demanding digital environment. He emphasizes the importance of structured planning, using tools like task boards and centralized spreadsheets to track applications effectively. However, he also highlights the challenges of managing correspondence and the overwhelming nature of modern workloads, suggesting that one must treat their role like running a mini-organization to thrive.In this clip
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Deep Questions with Cal Newport
Ep. 340: Productivity Rain Dances
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