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Mentioned in 12 episodes

How to live on 24 hours a day

Book • 2000
Written in the early 20th century, 'How to Live on 24 Hours a Day' is a philosophical examination of time management.

Bennett addresses the common struggles of balancing work, leisure, and personal development, urging readers to see their free time as an opportunity for improvement.

He suggests practical ways to reclaim and maximize free time, such as dedicating 90 minutes three times a week to learning and self-improvement, and emphasizes the importance of mental and creative pursuits, learning, and reflection.

The book encourages readers to take charge of their lives and live more meaningfully despite busy routines.

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Mentioned in 12 episodes

Mentioned by Cal Newport as a book offering a formula for dedicating time to intellectual pursuits.
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Ep. 325: Simple Focus Protocols
Mentioned by Cal Newport while discussing time management strategies for graduate students.
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Ep. 319: Reclaim Your Time
Mentioned by Cal Newport in relation to a quote about mental faculties and continuous hard activity.
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Ep. 330: Tackling Social Media’s Hidden Dangers
Mentioned by Cal Newport as a book offering insights into time management and energy.
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Ep. 288: Confronting Your Phone
Mentioned by Cal Newport as an early thinker on the importance of concentration and mind control.
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Ep. 250: In Defense of Thinking
Mentioned by Cal Newport as a classic self-help book.
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Ep. 218: Work vs. Meaning
Mentioned by Gyles Brandreth in relation to his son's name, highlighting Arnold Bennett's fame and a book he wrote.
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S10 EP10: Gyles Brandreth
Mentioned by Cal Newport while discussing the importance of high-quality leisure and its origins.
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Ep. 129: How Do I Get My Kid Off His Smartphone?
Mentioned by Cal Newport as a book with a similar idea to the IKEA founder's quote on time management.
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Ep. 62: Habit Tune-Up: Managing Information in Your Inbox
Mentioned by Mike Vardy as an example of a concise and impactful book.
Keith Ferrazzi Talks About Teamship and Transforming the Way We Work
Mentioned by Mike Vardy in a discussion about time management and the enduring relevance of classic self-help principles.
Nir Eyal Talks About Becoming Indistractable and Managing Distractions
Recommended by Madeline Dore as a helpful book for managing time.
What Your Senses Can’t Perceive & What Happens When You Are Too Productive - SYSK Choice
Mentioned by Mike Vardy as a short book.
PM Talks S2E3: Curiosity
Discussed by Mike Vardy and Patrick Rhone on a previous episode.
Getting Reading Done with Mike Dariano
Mentioned by Owen Fitzpatrick as an early 20th-century book on time management.
How to be Super Productive
Mentioned by Mike Vardy in relation to time management and productivity strategies.
Nir Eyal Talks About Becoming Indistractable and Managing Distractions
Mentioned by Mike Vardy as an example of a book with very short chapters.
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