About this episode
Below are the topics covered in today's mini-episode (with timestamps). For instructions on submitting your own questions, go to calnewport.com/podcast. - Reflections on productivity during distracting events. [3:35] - Trouble getting started. [12:09] - Dealing with cognitive exhaustion after hard periods. [18:01] - Avoiding tool overload. [27:10] - Focused work that's not demanding. [32:01] - Metric tracking tune-ups. [39:58] Thanks to listener Jay Kerstens for the intro music. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.