1799: How Many Hours Do You Have to Work to Feel Productive AND Pursue Metrics that Matter by Cal Newport

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Episode 1799:

Cal Newport explores how our sense of productivity isn’t tied to the sheer number of hours we work, but to how effectively we align effort with meaningful progress. He emphasizes the importance of focusing on metrics that truly matter rather than vanity measures, offering a framework for achieving a deeper, more satisfying sense of accomplishment.

Read along with the original article(s) here: https://www.calnewport.com/blog/2008/08/21/how-many-hours-do-you-have-to-work-to-feel-productive/ & https://www.calnewport.com/blog/2015/06/16/pursue-metrics-that-matter/

Quotes to ponder:

"Feeling productive is not about how many hours you work but about whether those hours create results you value."

"Metrics that matter are those that align with the core of what you’re trying to achieve."

"When you measure the wrong things, you risk dedicating your energy to efforts that look impressive but accomplish little."
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