A World Without Email by Cal Newport - Book Summary

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Title: A World Without Email

Author: Cal Newport

Category: Workplace & Company Culture, Mindfulness & Wellbeing, Focus, Habits & Productivity

What if email is actually the broken operating system of your work life, not a tool for getting things done? Sam and Sophie sit with that uncomfortable question, because Cal Newport's argument hits close to home for anyone who's ever felt busy but not productive.

They walk…