Written in 1931 and published in 1932, 'Brave New World' is a dystopian novel set in a futuristic World State where humans are bred in vitro and predestined into a rigid social hierarchy. The novel explores themes of technological advancement, social conditioning, and the loss of individuality and freedom. The story revolves around characters such as Bernard Marx, an Alpha who questions the society, Mustapha Mond, the World Controller, and John, a 'Savage' from a reservation who introduces elements of emotion and individuality into the highly controlled World State. The novel critiques the optimism of technological progress and its potential to create a society that values stability and happiness over humanity and freedom[2][4][5].
In 'The 4-Hour Workweek', Timothy Ferriss presents a step-by-step guide to 'lifestyle design', encouraging readers to question the traditional notion of retirement and instead create a lifestyle that prioritizes freedom, adventure, and personal growth. The book teaches how to outsource life tasks, automate income, and eliminate unnecessary work using principles like the 80/20 rule and Parkinson’s Law. Ferriss shares his personal journey from a corporate workaholic to a location-independent entrepreneur and provides practical tips and case studies to help readers achieve similar results. The book emphasizes the importance of focusing on high-value activities, taking 'mini-retirements', and living life to the fullest in the present rather than deferring enjoyment until retirement.
#190: Transform your relationships, productivity, and overall quality of life by discovering how to be intentional with your time. Sahil and I share actionable tactics to build better habits (and get rid of bad ones), improve your listening, boost creativity, choose the right people to surround yourself with, and so much more!
Sahil Bloom is the author of 5 Types of Wealth and writer of The Curiosity Chronicle, a popular weekly newsletter that provides actionable ideas to help build a high-performing, healthy, wealthy life. He is also an investor and runs a venture fund called SRB Ventures.
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Resources Mentioned
Sahil Bloom: Website | Newsletter | X
Brave New World By Aldous Leonard Huxley (Free PDF)
Tim Ferriss: 17 Questions That Changed My Life
Stanford Study: Walking Improves Creativity
Video: It's Not About The Nail
Ep #185: 12 Tactics to Make More Time EVERY Day with Jake Knapp and John Zeratsky
Full Show Notes
(00:00) Introduction
(02:42) The Fundamental Difference Between Time and Energy
(04:56) How to Identify Life Seasons to Prioritize Things That Matter
(07:35) Anti-To-Do List: What Is It and How Can It Help You?
(11:44) The Law of Reversed Effort
(14:00) A Think Day to Focus on the Bigger Picture
(22:41) Why Walking Is the Single Most Powerful Habit
(23:26) Sahil's 30 for 30 Approach for Building a New Habit
(26:59) The Face Down Phone Theory
(29:31) Tactics to Disconnect From Your Phone
(33:50) The 3 Levels of Listening
(41:22) Listening in Romantic Relationships
(43:17) How Important Is It to Spend Time With the Right People?
(44:25) Ways to Find the Right People for You
(48:28) Sahil's #1 Rule in Life: Don't Complain (About Anything)
(49:51) The Benefits of Being Intentional With Time
(50:53) Sahil's New Book: 5 Types of Wealth
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