Cal Newport's Slow Productivity Book Review

21 Oct 2025 • 23 min • EN
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If you"ve been hearing buzz about Cal Newport"s new book "Slow Productivity" and wondering if it"s worth your time, this episode is for you. I"m breaking down the three core principles of slow productivity and sharing my honest take on how they apply to real life, especially for those of us juggling work and caregiving responsibilities. Cal"s framework offers a different approach to the "hustle harder" culture we"re all drowning in. Whether you"re a consultant, writer, researcher, or anyone whose job involves deep thinking and creating, understanding slow productivity could shift how you approach your workday. Let"s dig into what slow productivity really means and how to think about it in the context of your actual life. In This Episode, I"ll Cover:The three core principles of slow productivity and how they workWhy conventional time management fails knowledge workers (and everyone else)How to do fewer things without your boss thinking you"re slackingThe reality of working at a natural pace when life is unpredictableWhat to consider if you"re a primary caregiver reading this bookMy take on obsessing over quality without falling into perfectionism The Capacity Confidence Method™ – Free 3-Day Training Series Stop guessing what you (or your team) can actually get done and start planning with confidence. Learn how to discover your TRUE available time, break down projects the right way, and free up 10+ hours without hiring anyone. www.megansumrell.com/capacity ________________________________ 💻 Free Training Overwhelmed? Frazzled? Tired of your calendar controlling you? You’re in the right place. Sign up for my free, on-demand training and learn how to take control of your time—no matter what life throws at you. 👉 https://www.megansumrell.com/freetraining ________________________________ 📱 Get The Pink Bee App Access planning tools, trainings, and support all in one place. 👉 https://www.onelink.to/qxdcwu ________________________________ Thanks for tuning in! Megan 🩷🐝 www.megansumrell.com www.instagram.com/megansumrell www.youtube.com/@the_pink_bee www.facebook.com/megansumrell

From "Work + Life Harmony | Time Management, Organization and Planning for Overwhelmed Women"

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