Modern Wisdom #079 - Laura Vanderkam - Why Does Time Pass More Quickly As You Get Older?
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Jun 10, 2019 Laura Vanderkam, a time management expert and author, dives into why time seems to fly as we age. She challenges listeners to reduce stress by prioritizing meaningful experiences over mere tasks. Laura explains that while we all have the same hours as icons like Elon Musk, how we manage our time is key. She also emphasizes the importance of tracking time to enhance happiness and create lasting memories, urging us to choose connections over passive entertainment for a more fulfilling life.
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Track Your Time
- Track your time for a week to understand its allocation.
- This reveals actual time usage, versus perceived usage, enabling informed decisions.
Time Perception and Memory
- Time perception is shaped by the number of memories.
- Routine activities blur together, creating the illusion of time passing quickly.
Car Commute Analogy
- Repeated car commutes exemplify memory compression.
- Many similar hours merge into one in our recollection, making time seem shorter.
