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Mentioned in 10 episodes

Do Nothing

How to Break Away from Overworking, Overdoing, and Underliving

Book • 2020

Celeste Headlee

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.

Mentioned by

Celeste Headlee

Mentioned in 10 episodes

Mentioned by

Cal Newport

as being about reorienting a productive life away from quantity of activity, quantity of accomplishments.

Ep. 366: How to Reinvent Your Life in 4 Months (Classic Episode from August, 2023)

Mentioned in the context of standing apart, and a commitment to live in permanent refusal.

22: Nadia Asparouhova - Ideas that Infect

Mentioned by

Cal Newport

in the context of anti-productivity books.

Ep. 171: Is Slow Productivity the Solution to Burnout?

Mentioned by

Mike Schmitz

among other books exploring themes of productivity and work-life balance.

193: Slow Productivity by Cal Newport

Mentioned by

Forrest Hanson

as a book suggesting people are searching for reprieve from relentless work.

Healthy Productivity with Cal Newport

Mentioned by

Cal Newport

as a book focusing on the value of inactivity.

Ep. 65: Is Productivity Bad?

Mentioned by

Chris Duffy

in relation to the theme of presence and awareness.

How to have better conversations (with Celeste Headlee)

Mentioned as one of

Celeste Headlee

's books, focusing on breaking away from overworking and finding well-being.

1395 Celeste Headlee + News & Clips

Mentioned by

Brett McKay

as the topic of the podcast episode.

#602: The Case for Being Unproductive

Mentioned by

Dave Ramsey

while discussing his early real estate investing experiences and the book's impact on his approach.

Dave Ramsey On Debt, Trump & Real Estate In 2025

Mentioned during the book giveaway segment of the podcast.

Lump Sum Investing vs Dollar Cost Averaging: Which Is Better?

Mentioned by

Andy Hill

as one of three books being given away in a book giveaway.

Questions to Ask a Financial Advisor (Before Working With Them)

Mentioned by

Steve Akers

to suggest taking time during the day to do nothing, opening up to creativity and savoring the moment.

Counting Down, Counting Up, Flourishing: Part 3 of 4

Mentioned by

John Schaub

as a book about buying properties with no down payment.

#391: 7 Simple & Cheap Ways to Protect Your Real Estate Wealth

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