Exploring the speaker's personal experience as a new father and how it changed their perspective on interruptions and productivity, emphasizing the importance of cherishing unexpected moments and distinguishing between meaningful and unnecessary interruptions.
The 'New York Times' bestselling author and contrarian self-help writer Oliver Burkeman joins the show to talk about his new audio essay series on work, focus, and interruptions—and how, too often, our emphasis on eliminating distractions ironically takes us away from the most important things in life.
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Host: Derek Thompson
Guest: Oliver Burkeman
Producer: Devon Baroldi
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