In this engaging conversation, Dr. Kourosh Dini, a psychiatrist, psychoanalyst, and author, delves into the concepts of rationalization and the harmful beliefs it fosters. He passionately discusses the joy of physically writing with pens and paper, contrasting it with digital distractions. Listeners learn about balancing creativity with organization, insights on managing anxiety in today’s fast-paced work culture, and effective planning strategies for the new year. Dr. Dini's blend of mindfulness and productivity techniques encourages a thoughtful approach to personal growth.
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Recognizing Limiting Beliefs
Recognizing ingrained beliefs like "I'm disorganized" is crucial for personal growth.
Identifying the potential benefits of holding onto such beliefs, such as avoiding responsibility, is key to challenging them.
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Overcoming Limiting Beliefs
Challenge limiting beliefs by questioning their validity and exploring the underlying emotions.
Consider what you might gain by overcoming these beliefs, such as increased self-efficacy.
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Franklin Planner Experiment
Carl Pullein realized he doesn't need to write down routine tasks like replying to emails.
He's experimenting with a Franklin Planner and focusing on high-value tasks.
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Getting Things Done (GTD) is a personal productivity system developed by David Allen. The book provides a detailed methodology for managing tasks, projects, and information, emphasizing the importance of capturing all tasks and ideas, clarifying their meaning, organizing them into actionable lists, reviewing the system regularly, and engaging in the tasks. The GTD method is designed to reduce stress and increase productivity by externalizing tasks and using a trusted system to manage them. The book is divided into three parts, covering the overview of the system, its implementation, and the deeper benefits of integrating GTD into one's work and life[2][3][5].
Atomic Habits
James Clear
Atomic Habits by James Clear provides a practical and scientifically-backed guide to forming good habits and breaking bad ones. The book introduces the Four Laws of Behavior Change: make it obvious, make it attractive, make it easy, and make it satisfying. It also emphasizes the importance of small, incremental changes (atomic habits) that compound over time to produce significant results. Clear discusses techniques such as habit stacking, optimizing the environment to support desired habits, and focusing on continuous improvement rather than goal fixation. The book is filled with actionable strategies, real-life examples, and stories from various fields, making it a valuable resource for anyone seeking to improve their habits and achieve personal growth[2][4][5].
Leonardo da Vinci
Walter Isaacson
This biography by Walter Isaacson delves into the life of Leonardo da Vinci, highlighting his boundless curiosity, meticulous observation, and innovative spirit. The book is based on thousands of pages from da Vinci's notebooks and new discoveries about his life and work. It connects his artistic achievements to his scientific inquiries, showcasing how his genius unified art and science. The narrative emphasizes da Vinci's skills such as passionate curiosity, careful observation, and a playful imagination, and it provides a vivid portrait of a polymath who was centuries ahead of his time in fields ranging from anatomy to engineering[2][3][5].
This week, I have a special episode for you.
A second interview with Dr Kourosh Dini.
In this episode, we talk about rationalisation and how to change our approach to many of the false beliefs that come from it.
We also discussed pens and paper and a little more about managing ADHD.
Here's how you can learn more about Dr Dini's work.
Your Time, Your Way 
