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Fixed Schedule Productivity Calculator
Newport's fixed-schedule productivity: fix when work ends, then fit everything else inside — deep work included. Enter your day length and shallow load to see your deep work budget.
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Enter your fixed schedule and workload to see if your deep work goal fits.
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Frequently asked questions
- What is fixed-schedule productivity?
- Cal Newport's method: commit to when your workday ends, then fit deep work, meetings, and shallow tasks inside that cap — forcing tradeoffs instead of endless evenings.
- What if my schedule doesn't fit?
- Cut shallow work (batch email), decline meetings, or lower deep target temporarily — don't extend the day. Fixed means fixed.
- How is this different from the shallow work audit?
- The audit shows shallow vs deep ratio. This calculator tests whether your desired deep hours fit a fixed end time — planning backward from the cap.