My First Million I Did Nothing For 2 Weeks. It Made Me Better At Everything.
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Nov 12, 2025 Discover the surprising benefits of doing nothing, as one host shares how time off transformed his perspective on leisure and family. Delve into the power of unscheduled time to enhance creativity and thinking. Explore the wisdom of Aristotle and Stoicism for modern life. Hear about innovative methods for writing concise, impactful books and the unique startup aiming to combat loneliness through travel. Finally, reflect on the importance of legacy, parental influence, and the overlooked value of belonging in today's world.
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Two-Week Mini Retirement
- Sam Parr took two weeks off after his child was born and found it felt like a mini-retirement with unscheduled time to reflect.
- He read nearly a book a week and used the break to reassess routines and priorities.
Flourishing Requires Reflective Leisure
- Aristotle's idea of flourishing (eudaimonia) ties virtues to a balanced mean between extremes.
- Sam links leisure and unscheduled reflection as essential for flourishing, not merely refueling for work.
Schedule Dedicated Think Time
- Make dedicated think time instead of filling hours with activities; schedule silence to process queued thoughts.
- Shaan Puri admits he had almost zero planned think time and is actively building the habit.
