Analogue Productivity - is this book bullshit?

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Aug 17, 2025

Inger and Jason delve into the intriguing world of analog productivity, on a quest to determine the value of a thought-provoking book. They share humorous travel tales and reflections on their academic journeys, alongside listener insights on entrepreneurship. A lively discussion on navigating finances in a subscription economy sheds light on digital product strategies. Plus, the hosts explore the struggles of email management, the magic of bullet journaling, and the intricacies of research ethics, all while managing to keep the conversation both engaging and educational!

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Hybrid Work: Paper First, Digital Support

Curtis McHale advocates a hybrid workflow: do core work on paper and use digital tools as support.
He argues analog work lowers interruption and adds friction that preserves focus.

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Exploring Mud Baths and Entrepreneurial Insights

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Navigating Finances in a Subscription Economy

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Understanding Research Ethics and Integrity

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Navigating Productivity and Technology in Academia

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Mastering Bullet Journals and Email Management

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Navigating Careers and Creativity

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Navigating Social Media Fatigue and Embracing Podcasting

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In this book, neuroscientist and entrepreneur Anne-Laure Le Cunff argues that life should be approached as a playground for experimentation rather than being molded around linear goals. She provides a science-backed toolkit to help readers break free from limiting beliefs, harness the power of imperfection, and make smarter decisions in uncertain times. The book guides readers in discovering their true ambitions through tiny personal experiments, dismantling harmful beliefs about success, and making decisions true to their own aspirations. It emphasizes the importance of embracing uncertainty as a catalyst for growth and self-discovery.

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The Science of Achieving Greater Things

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In 'Hidden Potential,' Adam Grant dismantles the myth that success is primarily due to innate talent. He argues that potential is not fixed but can be cultivated over time through effort, persistence, and continuous learning. The book emphasizes the development of 'character skills' such as proactivity, determination, and the ability to embrace discomfort and learn from failure. Grant uses compelling stories of late bloomers and underdogs who achieved greatness through sheer determination, highlighting the importance of support systems, motivation, and the willingness to push beyond comfort zones. The book offers a new framework for raising aspirations and exceeding expectations, applicable in various domains from education to the workplace and beyond.

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Think Again

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In 'Think Again', Adam Grant argues that the ability to rethink at personal, interpersonal, and collective levels is crucial in today's polarized world. He uses scientific research, personal anecdotes, and engaging stories to illustrate how people can find joy in being wrong, leverage the benefits of impostor syndrome, and cultivate environments of lifelong learning. Grant emphasizes the need to challenge our convictions, adopt a scientific mindset, and foster curiosity and humility. He provides examples of individuals who have successfully rethought their approaches, from firefighters to business leaders, and offers practical exercises for improving rethinking skills.

Can't be bothered with email or speak pipe? Text us!

Inger is in town, so Jason took her to a pod casting studio as a treat for episode 80 (can you believe it?!). The sound is very nice on this one folks, but This is a Studio in Prahran can take ALL the credit.

There's a fair bit in the mailbag, leading to discussions about the book Inger wrote with Narelle (and Claude) Rich Academic / Poor Academic and a little bit of Text Expander and Omnifocus talk (because naturally).

In our work problems segment we talk about Analogue Productivity by Curtis Hale and ask "is this book bullshit?". We conclude it isn't, but Inger tells Jason he doesn't have to read it.

Stay tuned for more about what we are reading and two two minute tips (for a change). We were on the clock for this episode, but maybe it's a good think because it's pretty tight and chock full of productivity goodness!

Links to stuff

In Bed with the Right (podcast)
Soak bath house Brisbane
Omnishow episode 144
Lynne's post on BASB for teaching
How to: Power Automate
Old ep: trusting the meat computer
Monsters: a fan's dilemma by Clare Dederer
Think Again by Adam Grant
Hard Fork Podcast and Mechanize
Tiny Experiments book
OTR linkedin Page

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