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    • Ep. 208: To-Do Lists Are Inhumane

    By Deep Questions with Cal Newport August 8, 2022 · Edited October 4, 2025
    Habit Tune-Up: To-Do Lists Are Inhumane [2:03] - Is distracted deep work the same as shallow work? [18:10] - How does Cal do quarterly reviews? [23:03] - What should I include in my quarterly plan?

    Habit Tune-Up: To-Do Lists Are Inhumane [2:03]

    • Is distracted deep work the same as shallow work? [18:10]
    • How does Cal do quarterly reviews? [23:03]
    • What should I include in my quarterly plan? [25:03]
    • How do I save my failing productivity system? [27:34]
    • Can I sell a book without social media? [36:12]

    The Five Books Cal Read in July 2022  [47:56]

    • How do I manage the anxiety of not achieving a goal? [1:11:22]
    • How do I handle having too many ideas? [1:15:05]

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