Lesson 2: Work at a Natural Pace (Principle 2) | Cal Newport

The Industrial Revolution contributed to many of today’s work habits, pushing us towards constant high-intensity effort, no matter the industry. And while this kind of regimentation may have helped speed up the production of goods, it’s not a very natural state for human beings to work in. Productivity expert Cal Newport advocates for a more balanced approach. By incorporating rest and setting realistic task estimates, he believes you can achieve sustained productivity without burnout. In this video lesson, he provides actionable steps to align your work pace with natural cycles. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Go Deeper with Big Think: ►Become a Big Think Member Get exclusive content, early, ad-free access to new releases, and more. https://www.youtube.com/@bigthink/membership/ ►Subscribe to Big Think on Substack Explore content that enlightens, inspires, and transforms. https://bigthinkmedia.substack.com/subscribe/ ►Get Big Think+ for Business Engage learners like never before with high-impact video microlearning from the biggest thinkers in the world. https://bigthink.com/plus/?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=video&utm_campaign=youtube_description ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------- About Cal Newport: Cal Newport is an MIT-trained computer science professor at Georgetown University who also writes about the intersections of technology, work, and the quest to find depth in an increasingly distracted world.