We received so much positive feedback about our mini-series on Slow Productivity, so we compiled all the resources to help you apply the principles to your Portuguese studies.

Each episode comes with annotated worksheets with vocabulary, expressions, and reflection questions.

Check out each episode and links to the accompanying worksheets below 👇

Happy (slow) studies!

Aquele abraço, Alexia & Foster 🇧🇷

Episode 1: Introduction to Slow Productivity

In the first episode of the series, Alexia and Foster introduce Cal Newport’s concept of "Slow Productivity."

According to Newport, productivity is about achieving significant results without burning out, focusing on deep work that requires high concentration and leads to high-quality outcomes.

We introduce the three principles of productivity from the book:

1. Do less, prioritizing what's most important and not worrying about less crucial tasks.
2. Obsess over quality, ensuring whatever you do is done well.
3. Work with a natural, human pace, rather than the often unsustainable fast pace of modern society.

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Episode 2 — Do fewer things (fazer menos coisas)

The second episode delves into the first principle of slow productivity: doing fewer things.

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Episode 3 — Obsess over quality

In the third installment, Alexia and Foster discuss the principle 'obsess over quality,' emphasizing the need to invest time and effort to produce excellent work.

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Episode 4 — Work at a natural pace

Alexia and Foster wrap up their miniseries on slow productivity by discussing the third principle: working at a natural human pace.

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