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Mentioned in 11 episodes

Die empty

Book • 2013
In 'Die Empty', Todd Henry addresses the common issue of putting off important work until tomorrow.

He emphasizes the finite nature of time and resources, encouraging readers to make the most of each day.

The book provides strategies for defining goals, maintaining curiosity, stepping out of comfort zones, and making steady progress on meaningful projects.

Henry's approach is centered on the idea of 'dying empty' – ensuring that one's best work is not left unfulfilled at the end of their life.

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Mentioned in 11 episodes

Mentioned by Mike Schmitz , emphasizing the meaning of passion and the importance of perseverance.
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122: Linking Your Thinking with Nick Milo
Mentioned by Mike Schmitz in relation to passion and creative work.
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108: The Practice by Seth Godin
Mentioned by Todd Henry , discussing the passion fallacy and the true meaning of passion.
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How To Stay Optimistic, and the DNA of Great Brands
Mentioned by Mike Schmitz in relation to decisive action and the importance of taking chances.
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87: Thinking, Fast and Slow by Daniel Kahneman
Mentioned by Todd Henry as one of his books where he discusses the concept of "notables", moments of deep emotional investment in work.
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So Emotional
Mentioned by Todd Henry as a section from his 2013 book.
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Wild Courage
Mentioned by Jay Clouse as the author of five books on creativity and productivity.
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#85: Todd Henry – Practices to help you be more creative on-demand
Mentioned by Mike Schmitz for its message about not postponing important tasks, contrasting it with the learning loop concept.
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131: Liminal Thinking
Mentioned by Todd Henry as his book about leaving our best work inside of us, not because we're lazy, but because we're so heads down, grinding away at the wrong things.
Why Work Should Be Fun (Sometimes): The Case for Joy & Humanity at Work
Mentioned by Joanna Penn in relation to making the most of limited time.
Creative Clarity: Focus, Self-Care, And A Little Bit Of Tough Love
Mentioned by Todd Elliott as the author of several books and a speaker at Philo in 2025.
Episode 125: Todd Henry
Mentioned by Mike Schmitz as a previous book by the same author, related to finding purpose and motivation.
105: Shorter by Alex Soojung-Kim Pang

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