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Offline vooke

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Robina, Termie, on this Call Newport dude
« on: March 31, 2019, 06:09:24 AM »
Interesting perspective on tech and productivity.

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https://blog.dropbox.com/topics/work-culture/cal-newport-finding-focus?utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=mek-content-cpc&utm_content=cal-newport
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Re: Robina, Termie, on this Call Newport dude
« Reply #1 on: March 31, 2019, 02:22:51 PM »
What's your point?
I desire to go to hell and not to heaven. In the former place I shall enjoy the company of popes, kings, and princes, while in the latter are only beggars, monks, and apostles. ~ Niccolo Machiavelli on his deathbed, June 1527

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Re: Robina, Termie, on this Call Newport dude
« Reply #2 on: March 31, 2019, 06:41:34 PM »
Quote from: Robina on March 31, 2019, 02:22:51 PM
What's your point?

It's a long read(and I will read it later).  But I assume the gist is about sensory overload in today's world and how one can navigate it.  Information is great but it can be counterproductive when overwhelms the recipient.
"I freed a thousand slaves.  I could have freed a thousand more if only they knew they were slaves."

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