Modern Wisdom #1037 - Life Hacks: A Christmas Special (2025)
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Dec 25, 2025 Join a lively discussion on transformative life hacks just in time for the holiday season. Discover how meditation has reshaped identities and the contrasting styles of jhana and vipassana. Explore efficient travel tips, including flight tracking apps and airport strategies. Learn creative productivity hacks like using a chess clock for focused work and physical tools to limit phone distractions. Reflect on the internal sources of happiness, the importance of gratitude, and how parenting can restore appreciation for everyday moments.
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Use A Chess Clock For Deep Work
- Use a chess-clock method to force sustained deep work: aim for four hours on one side by pausing when distracted.
- Pause the clock for any non-core task so distractions carry an immediate cost.
Create Friction For Phone Use
- Physically block phone access with an NFC 'brick' or timed lockbox to add friction to distractions.
- Make the workaround inconvenient so you don't casually reopen distracting apps.
Carry A Pocket Notepad
- Carry a pocket Moleskine notepad to capture thoughts and replace digital urges with analog reflection.
- Use it when walking to capture ideas so your mind stops whispering at the phone.
