"Busyness as a Proxy for Productivity." Newport critiques the common misconception that busyness equates to productivity. He argues that True productivity involves deep, meaningful work rather than just being busy. For example, the h-index for academics measures both the number of papers published and their citations, ensuring that neither quantity nor quality alone can inflate one's perceived productivity. Newport emphasizes the need for focused, uninterrupted work to achieve significant results. | Cal Newport | Deep Work

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Busyness as a Proxy for Productivity

"Busyness as a Proxy for Productivity." Newport critiques the common misconception that busyness equates to productivity. He argues that True productivity involves deep, meaningful work rather than just being busy. For example, the h-index for academics measures both the number of papers published and their citations, ensuring that neither quantity nor quality alone can inflate one's perceived productivity. Newport emphasizes the need for focused, uninterrupted work to achieve significant results.

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