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Episode 1830:

Cal Newport highlights how adopting workflow systems and full-horizon planning can unlock clarity, reduce stress, and free up mental energy for deep work. He also examines why not all emails carry the same weight, urging us to distinguish between casual communication and tasks that demand structured processes to avoid overload. Together, these insights show how intentional systems safeguard focus and productivity in a noisy digital world.

Read along with the original article(s) here: https://www.calnewport.com/blog/2015/10/06/on-full-horizon-planning-and-the-under-appreciated-power-of-workflow-systems/ AND https://www.calnewport.com/blog/2019/10/07/not-all-emails-are-created-equal/

Quotes to ponder:

"Full-horizon planning provides a sense of control and reduces the stress of constantly feeling behind."

"Workflow systems allow you to reduce the cognitive load required to keep track of what needs to be done."

"Not all emails are created equal. Some represent trivial communication, while others are surrogates for complex workflows."

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