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Mentioned in 9 episodes
Do Nothing
How to Break Away from Overworking, Overdoing, and Underliving
Book • 2020
In 'Do Nothing,' Celeste Headlee critiques the modern obsession with productivity and efficiency, arguing that this culture leads to burnout, loneliness, and anxiety.
The book is a blend of historical analysis and personal insights, highlighting how society has been indoctrinated into the 'cult of efficiency' since the Industrial Revolution.
Headlee presents strategies to increase time perception, invest in quality idle time, and focus on end goals rather than mean goals, emphasizing the importance of creativity, social connections, and reflective thought in achieving a more fulfilling life.
The book is a blend of historical analysis and personal insights, highlighting how society has been indoctrinated into the 'cult of efficiency' since the Industrial Revolution.
Headlee presents strategies to increase time perception, invest in quality idle time, and focus on end goals rather than mean goals, emphasizing the importance of creativity, social connections, and reflective thought in achieving a more fulfilling life.
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Mentioned in 9 episodes
Mentioned in the context of standing apart, and a commitment to live in permanent refusal.
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22: Nadia Asparouhova - Ideas that Infect
Mentioned by Forrest Hanson as a book suggesting people are searching for reprieve from relentless work.
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Healthy Productivity with Cal Newport
Mentioned as one of 
Celeste Headlee 's books, focusing on breaking away from overworking and finding well-being.
Celeste Headlee 's books, focusing on breaking away from overworking and finding well-being.
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1395 Celeste Headlee + News & Clips
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Dave Ramsey while discussing his early real estate investing experiences and the book's impact on his approach.
Dave Ramsey while discussing his early real estate investing experiences and the book's impact on his approach.
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Mentioned during the book giveaway segment of the podcast.
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