The Cal Newport Show

Ep. 68: Habit Tune-Up: The Power of Becoming Your Own Assistant

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Below are the topics covered in today's mini-episode (with timestamps). For instructions on submitting your own questions, go to calnewport.com/podcast.  - Handling short tasks. [4:37]  - Time blocking with auto-scheduled meetings. [11:45]  - Taming excessive phone usage. [18:18]  - Hiring yourself as an assistant. [25:05]  - How to avoid losing steam during time off. [36:05]Thanks to listener Jay Kerstens for the intro music.

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