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Calm productivity for academics
Tag: sustainable careers
[Note] Rebuild knowledge work into something sustainable
“I want to rescue knowledge work from its increasingly untenable freneticism and rebuild it into something more sustainable and humane, enabling you to create things you’re proud of without requiring you to grind yourself down along the way.” – Cal Newport
Asking for help is a sign of strength
Many academics avoid asking for help, fearing it signals incompetence. This reluctance often leads to longer struggles and missed opportunities for growth. Learn why asking for help in academia isn’t just acceptable – it’s essential for career development, and how building a network of mentors benefits both you and others.
Finding purpose in academic work
Feeling exhausted yet unfulfilled in your academic work? The solution might surprise you. Instead of working less, maybe the solution is to work harder on what truly matters. Redirecting your effort toward meaningful goals can transform your relationship with academic work and boost your career impact.
Cal Newport: So good they can’t ignore you
In So Good They Can’t Ignore You, Cal Newport argues that true career satisfaction comes from building rare, valuable skills rather than “following your passion.” For academics, focusing on skill development rather than elusive passions fosters control, mission, and fulfillment in higher education careers, where impact and autonomy matter most.