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May 2023
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Ep. 247: The Productive Life (w/ Sarah H...

CAL NEWPORT
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We talk a lot on this show about how to be more organized and intentional in how you spend your time at work. But what about at home? In this episode, Cal is joined by Sarah Hart-Unger (https://theshubox.com/), a leading thinker on the challenges of staying organized amidst the chaotic busyness that defines family life, to help explore strategies for organiz ... Show More
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