Ep. 276: Lazy or Disorganized?

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Nov 27, 2023

Laziness can be deceptive, often masking two very different challenges: elite versus foundational. Discover insights on overcoming obstacles with better organization and task prioritization. Learn about autopilot scheduling to boost productivity and reduce decision fatigue, while balancing life and fitness goals. Hear a transformative journey from tech stagnation to a fulfilling career, and explore the detrimental effects of social media algorithms on mental health in younger generations. It's a deep dive into enhancing your productivity and well-being!

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Two Types of Laziness

"Laziness" has two distinct forms: elite laziness and foundational laziness.
Elite laziness affects high-achievers wanting more, while foundational laziness describes a struggle with consistent effort.

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Advice Bias

Advice on laziness is often biased, coming from high-achievers who experience "elite laziness."
This advice might not resonate with those experiencing foundational laziness, which stems from different struggles.

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Inverse Law of Accomplishment

Pursue fewer goals to achieve more impressive results. Inversely, expect less impressive individual outcomes if pursuing many goals.

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Understanding Laziness: A Dual Perspective

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Mastering Autopilot Scheduling

31:49 • 9min

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Redefining Productivity: Strategies for Balance

40:20 • 27min

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Building Your Personal Toolbox

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Spiros' Transformative Journey

01:17:16 • 7min

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The Social Media Dilemma

01:24:02 • 11min

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Navigating Technology's Impact on Generations

01:34:52 • 2min

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One of the most common types of messages sent in from listeners of this podcast are self-recriminations about laziness. But what does “laziness” actually mean? In this episode, Cal takes a deeper look at the common terms and sees that it’s often used to describe two unrelated phenomena. He then gives a big idea for overcoming each.

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Deep Dive: Overcoming laziness [4:00]

- How should I track small projects? [39:39]

- How do I find time to bodybuilder when I have a demanding job? [44:56]

- How do I remain motivated to work after graduation?[53:12]

- How do I make the shift from warehouse work to web development? [59:20]

- How do I deal with decision fatigue? [1:03:18]

- CALL: Implementing advice from pragmatic non-fiction books [1:07:53]

CASE STUDY: Pursuing a life of depth [1:11:31]

CAL REACTS: Algorithms act as conveyor belts [1:22:51]

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