#3012
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.

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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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Mike Schmitz
among other books exploring themes of productivity and work-life balance.
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193: Slow Productivity by Cal Newport
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Cal Newport
in the context of anti-productivity books.
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Ep. 171: Is Slow Productivity the Solution to Burnout?
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Forrest Hanson
as a book suggesting people are searching for reprieve from relentless work.
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Healthy Productivity with Cal Newport
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Cal Newport
as a book focusing on the value of inactivity.
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Ep. 65: Is Productivity Bad?
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Chris Duffy
in relation to the theme of presence and awareness.
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How to have better conversations (with Celeste Headlee)
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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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Brett McKay
as the topic of the podcast episode.
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#602: The Case for Being Unproductive
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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
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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 during the book giveaway segment of the podcast.
Lump Sum Investing vs Dollar Cost Averaging: Which Is Better?
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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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