130: Toxic Productivity

Focused

Jul 20, 2021•1 hr 19 min•Ep. 130

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Episode description

At what point does your quest for productivity and efficiency become toxic? It's a good question and an easy trap. Mike and David have a few ideas.

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Links and Show Notes: Credits

The Hosts
Mike Schmitz
David Sparks

The Editor
Jim Metzendorf

The Fixer
Kerry Provanzano

Deep Focus: Extended episodes with bonus deep dive content. Sign up for Deep Focus Cal Newport: How to Become a Straight A Student TikTok, pink stationery, and crowded planners: Gen Z’s toxic productivity - Vox

So the goal, it seems, isn’t necessarily to be productive, but rather to look productive.

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