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Hustle Culture Is Over. Slow Productivity Is the Way to Meaningful Work

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That’s what New York Times bestselling author Cal Newport does for us in his new book, Slow Productivity: The Lost Art of Accomplishment Without Burnout. Newport’s book is a response to blatant and subtle callouts from his readers and followers, as well as his own family. Hustle culture is not the answer. Slow productivity is.

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The Pandemic Sabotaged Our Decision-Making Abilities—Here’s How to Start Regaining That Self-Confidence

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My parents had booked a cruise to celebrate their 40th wedding anniversary. Whether it’s an anniversary vacation, a birthday trip, an annual convention or a trip home for the holidays that’s been continuously wiped off our calendars, we’ve all experienced having our decision-making power effectively paused. What will we do instead?

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These Are the 45 Most Important Minutes of Your Day

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Think how much better it would be to read an inspirational autobiography or a self-improvement book instead. Show me where I could have been more assertive today. Once completed, transfer the action items into your calendar or planner. Put them onto your calendar or to-do list.

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Assistants Must Excel at the Fundamentals

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From Joan Burge’s new book, Joan’s Greatest Administrative Secrets Revealed (2018). They feel they have been managing calendars or planning meetings forever so why pay attention. This is not smart. This is not smart. Every career has certain core fundamental skills. They are the foundation on which everything else is built.

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Day in the life: Donna Lindsay

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The minute I arrive at work I have a quick look at my calendar, then make up my to do list. Before I leave the office, I check over my calendar for the next 10 days to ensure I am familiar with not just what is happening tomorrow, but I am also prepared and reminded of what is happening in the near future. What do you do for lunch?

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How to succeed as an assistant

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You can then use your initiative to appreciate what your manager’s typical week involves to enable you to deal with emails and phone calls and plan engagements into their calendar, without having to always consult your boss. Tip 2: Personal Effectiveness and Assertiveness. One top tip is to not be afraid to say “no”.

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How to Not Take It Personally… Or Do

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For example, Forbes contributor Frances Bridges offers a few options for how to not take things personally , including “let things go” and “fill your calendar.” (To In his book, he asserts that “all the rules and values of our family and society are imposed on us through a system of punishment and reward.”