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


Mike Schmitz

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193: Slow Productivity by Cal Newport
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in the context of anti-productivity books.


Cal Newport

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Ep. 171: Is Slow Productivity the Solution to Burnout?
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as a book suggesting people are searching for reprieve from relentless work.


Forrest Hanson

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Healthy Productivity with Cal Newport
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as a book focusing on the value of inactivity.


Cal Newport

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Ep. 65: Is Productivity Bad?
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in relation to the theme of presence and awareness.


Chris Duffy

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How to have better conversations (with Celeste Headlee)
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's books, focusing on breaking away from overworking and finding well-being.


Celeste Headlee

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1395 Celeste Headlee + News & Clips
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as the topic of the podcast episode.


Brett McKay

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#602: The Case for Being Unproductive
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while discussing his early real estate investing experiences and the book's impact on his approach.


Dave Ramsey

Dave Ramsey On Debt, Trump & Real Estate In 2025
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as one of three books being given away in a book giveaway.

Andy Hill

Questions to Ask a Financial Advisor (Before Working With Them)
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Lump Sum Investing vs Dollar Cost Averaging: Which Is Better?
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as a book about buying properties with no down payment.

John Schaub

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