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Jan 2021
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Ep. 64: Habit Tune-Up: A Look Inside My ...

CAL NEWPORT
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Below are the topics covered in today's mini-episode (with timestamps). For instructions on submitting your own questions, go to calnewport.com/podcast.

- Dealing with boring (but important) work. [8:11]
- Best tools for day planning. [18:26]
- An insider look at my book research process. [20:31]
- Advice for returning to school later in life. [32:46]
- Making time for non-urgent pursuits. [38:35]

Thanks to listener Jay Kerstens for the intro music.


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