Maximize Productivity With These Time Management Tools | Dr. Cal Newport & Dr. Andrew Huberman

Cal's approach to productivity offers a refreshing perspective on time management and efficiency! ⏰ Structuring your day with fixed schedules rather than endless to-do lists can lead to better focus and work-life balance. Incorporating exercise and prioritizing sleep are also crucial elements for optimal cognitive function and productivity.

I do both, blocker is primary and then also have a To-do list for that blocker.

🎯 Key Takeaways for quick navigation: 00:02 ⏰ Time Blocking for Productivity - Utilizing time blocking instead of to-do lists. - Allocating specific tasks to available time slots throughout the day. - Structuring tasks based on available time, enhancing efficiency. 01:02 🕠 Fixed Schedule Productivity - Implementing a fixed schedule for work hours. - Driving innovation and efficiency through time constraints. - Balancing work commitments with personal time and family obligations. 02:28 🏋️‍♂️ Integrating Exercise into Daily Routine - Incorporating exercise, particularly weightlifting, as a transition from work to family time. - Prioritizing physical activity for mental sharpness and overall well-being. - Maintaining a consistent exercise routine alongside work commitments. 03:54 😴 Adapting Productivity Strategies to Sleep Patterns - Developing a productivity approach compatible with insomnia. - Shifting focus towards long-term productivity goals rather than daily tasks. - Emphasizing adaptability and resilience in the face of sleep challenges. 06:21 🧠 Prioritizing Deep Work Sessions - Setting aside dedicated periods for deep work, aiming for at least 60 to 90 minutes daily. - Tailoring work schedules to optimize deep work, even amidst varying demands. - Adopting a long-term perspective on productivity, focusing on sustained effort over time. Made with HAR

I block my number time AND use to-do lists. I block my work time, so I can guarantee an ammount of hours of work. I also indicate for each block what I'm going to be working on. Then for each type of work I have a to-do list. So when the time comes, I look at it and tackle as many items in the list as I can. It also allows me to pick tasks depending on how time demanding they are and how I'm feeling at that point. If I feel like I can tackle one big demanding task, I go for it. If not I pick a lot of smaller and easier things that equally need to get done.

I have a recurring vertigo issue, which, to me, has the same effect with your insomnia issue. The mere threat of it just forces me to be intentional and careful about my time and focus. Thank you for sharing this.

Looking forward to the insomnia podcast. I’ve learned so much on that subject already but need to keep at it. Just learned the word adenosine today. Maybe I missed it with you talking about why one should wait 45 minutes before coffee (I know you just put out an episode on coffee, haven’t watched yet) but I couldn’t stick with waiting for 45 minutes before not knowing a good reason to do that. I will try it again tomorrow and will look into the coffee episode soon, one thing at a time. Wake up, walk the dogs and then have coffee 45 minutes after I wake.❤Love all you do❤btw this clip was great, I often listened to full videos when I am gardening,sometimes walking…love the clips❤

The key is prioritising the important work for those time blocks

Really appreciate this discussion, I’m going to start trying these tips

Absolute gold 👍

By YouSum Live 00:00:08 Time blocking over to-do lists philosophy. 00:00:19 Allocating tasks based on available time slots. 00:01:33 Fixed schedule productivity for efficient time management. 00:06:42 Deep work commitment for long-term productivity goals. 00:08:18 Adapting work routines to life stages and challenges. By YouSum Live

keep working on the stuff you do best to get better at it - oh, what a statement.

Rob Dyrdek & Jesse Itzler live their life under this philosophy. And both swear by it and if you think about it, it makes sense, it just does. I’m gonna to adopt this and see how it works out.

Talk to a middle income guy who has 5+ Kids and a high stress job! That would be a cool conversation about time management and stress. Just like a lot of science out there, these people have unique easy jobs, are successful, or don't have many children. Many of these people are not the average folks. Sure the theories and concepts are interesting...but these are all within perfect environments. An environment where they can focus on themselves and their needs without worrying about too many other things. Just not reality. It's why science is also changing.

Seems like a really good method to try.

i love this video

really good

I think Cal Newport is my twin, I relate to everything he says.

I think the biggest problem is for people to get started, and then stay consistent – to have that kind of discipline ... I think key to doing that is very tiny amounts of time and slowly making it a habit by trying to do some thing like for one minute, every day, for 30 minutes, and very slowly increase that time; once we are adults, it is extremely difficult to change habits – I based this upon teaching dance for 19 years and dancing for 24 years. Just personal experience and some thing my math professor/ businessman student taught me.

I have a question : Does that make you closed off from family or friends the schedule blocks for your day? Having those time slot?

Sounds to me like this man STILL has a list