23 | From Pseudo-Productivity to Slow Productivity

06/06/2024 15 min

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Avani discusses the concept of slow productivity and how it has changed her approach to work. She shares insights from Cal Newport's book, Slow Productivity, and highlights the importance of reducing obligations, giving time to big goals, and obsessing over the quality of work. Avani emphasizes the need to move away from the culture of pseudo productivity and focus on meaningful results. She also talks about the freedom and fulfillment that comes from aligning work with personal values and goals.Today on Unsubscribe:Slow Down: Slow productivity involves reducing obligations and focusing on what matters the most.Big Goals, Steady Pace: Big goals require time and should not be rushed.Quality Over Quantity: Obsessing over the quality of work leads to greater impact and fulfillment.Beware of Busyness: Pseudo productivity is a culture of busyness without meaningful results.Align and Thrive: Aligning work with personal values and goals brings freedom and fulfillment.Chapters00:00 Introduction to Slow Productivity03:23 The Era of Pseudo Productivity05:22 Chapter 1: Embracing Slow Productivity08:24 Chapter 2: Giving Time to Big Goals12:08 Chapter 3: Obsessing Over Quality14:01 Chapter 4: Breaking Free from Pseudo ProductivityReferences:https://calnewport.com/my-new-book-slow-productivity/Connect with Avani:Unsubscribe Practice Free Notion Journaling Template: http://avanimiriyala.com/unsubscribeConnect with Avani on Instagram (be sure to catch her Stories!!): http://instagram.com/avanimjainWebsite: www.avanimiriyala.com