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Not Overthinking

Navigating Work During Illness

Jan 22, 2024
The podcast explores the effects of illness on motivation and productivity, with Ali and Taimur sharing their experiences with COVID-19. They also discuss the satisfaction of achieving career milestones, like making it onto the New York Times bestseller list. Ali introduces the concept of Productivity Club, an online community aimed at enhancing productivity. The conversation touches on DIY projects, setting up a studio, and the growth of a YouTube channel.
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Quick takeaways

  • Experiencing illness like COVID-19 can significantly alter one's mental state and productivity levels.
  • The importance of motivation in personal and professional life, and how it's affected by various factors including health.

Deep dives

Health consequences of COVID-19

The podcast episode discusses the speaker's personal experience with having COVID-19 and the physical symptoms he experienced, including feeling very cold, having a fever, sinus issues, and fatigue. The speaker also highlights the impact of illness on his mental state, specifically the altered brain function and the persistence of a song from the Hamilton musical playing in his head.

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