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Mentioned in 28 episodes

Rest

Why You Get More Done When You Work Less
Book • 2016
In 'Rest,' Alex Soojung-Kim Pang challenges the myth that harder work leads to better outcomes.

He combines scientific research with historical examples of writers, painters, and thinkers to demonstrate the importance of 'deliberate rest' in enhancing productivity and creativity.

The book emphasizes the need to treat rest as an active and essential part of a balanced life, highlighting practices such as daily naps, long walks, and deep play to achieve fulfillment and success.

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Mentioned in 28 episodes

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Cal Newport
in relation to the discussion on the four-day work week.
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Oliver Burkeman
in a chapter on finding focus in the chaos, highlighting his research on the routines of successful individuals.
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Dan Koe
in a discussion about the importance of rest and leisure for productivity.
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Dan Koe
while discussing the importance of rest and its impact on creative work.
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Dan Koe
to highlight the importance of rest and recovery for creative work.
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Oliver Burkeman
when discussing the ideal number of hours for focused work.
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Dan Harris
as a book that argues that work and rest are two sides of the same coin.
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Dan Harris
as the author of the book "Rest", emphasizing the importance of rest and its impact on productivity.
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Dan Murray-Serter
as a book about the importance of rest and recharging.
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Ali
in the context of creative benefits of walking.
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Ian Bogost
as an expert on rest, whose work explores how varied understandings of rest can affect our ability to gain real benefits from it.
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Dan Harris
in relation to his capacious understanding of rest.
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Oliver Burkeman
when discussing the three-hour rule for focused work.
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Want a More Meaningful Life? Embrace Your Limitations.
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Carl Pullein
as the source of a quote about the importance of rest and resisting the lure of busyness.
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The Vacation Productivity Paradox: How to Rest AND Get Ahead
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Phill Agnew
when discussing the effectiveness of intense focus during peak hours.
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Oliver Burkeman: “Most scholars worked for just 4 hours a day”
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Dan Koe
while discussing the importance of rest and recovery.
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Tan Pham
as a science-based look on why deliberate rest helps you with your creativity, focus, and long-term performance.
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Dan Harris
as a relevant resource for further information on rest and its connection to art and well-being.
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Neuroaesthetics: How Art Can Improve and Extend Your Life | Ivy Ross and Susan Magsamen

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