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The podcast offers daily meditations inspired by Stoic virtues, such as courage, justice, temperance, and wisdom on weekdays. Moreover, it delves deeper into these concepts over weekends through interviews with Stoic philosophers, discussing practical applications in daily life and contemporary issues.
The episode recounts a past annual writers group experience disrupted by the pandemic and highlights a recent conversation with Tim Urban. Tim Urban's diverse background from founding an SAT tutoring company to his blog posts piques interest, emphasizing his insightful perspectives on procrastination, creativity, and self-improvement.
Tim Urban's book 'What's Our Problem: A Self-Help Book for Societies' is discussed, noting its thought-provoking content that challenges conventional beliefs. Topics range from science and AI to space exploration, with a focus on personal development, writing processes, and overcoming procrastination, showcasing Urban's unique and engaging thinking style.
The conversation delves into productivity patterns and personal growth, exploring concepts of self-discipline and change. The speakers share insights on the struggle between consistent efforts and innate habits, pondering the impact of societal norms and familial influences on individual behaviors and perspectives.
People often exhibit both extreme skepticism and gullibility, especially when it comes to their pet theories. For example, individuals may dismiss overwhelming evidence like seeing the Earth from space by claiming it's a fake projection. This behavior highlights how some are quick to believe what aligns with their existing views, showcasing a lack of critical analysis and independent thinking.
When embarking on long-term projects that evolve unexpectedly, it can be challenging to determine the right time to finish or pivot. Despite doubts and setbacks, recognizing the potential and not being deterred by initial uncertainties is crucial. Understanding the inevitability of failures and being open to imperfect outcomes can lead to growth and success in creative endeavors.
Ryan speaks with Tim Urban about his new book What's Our Problem?: A Self-Help Book for Societies, why everyone who wants to improve at something should aim to do it slowly, what it really means to “trust the process,” why they like writing so much, and more.
Tim Urban is a writer, illustrator, blogger, and entrepreneur. He earned his A.B. from Harvard University, graduating cum laude with a major in Government. Since starting his long-form, stick figure-illustrated blog Wait But Why in 2013, he has become one of the most popular writers and thinkers on the internet. His articles have been regularly republished on sites like Quartz, The Washington Post, The Atlantic, Time, Business Insider and Gizmodo, and his 2016 TED Talk: Inside the Mind of a Master Procrastinator has been viewed over 50 million times on YouTube alone. Wait But Why regularly receives over 1.5 million unique visitors per month on average, and his blog is read by over 300,000 email subscribers. His work, which covers a wide range of topics, including technology, human behavior, self-improvement, and more, can be found at waitbutwhy.com and on Twitter @waitbutwhy and Instagram @timurban.
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