Time and Attention

Learn about different time blocking strategies and their benefits, including the rolling method. Discover how autonomy plays a role in time blocking and how to make it sustainable for increased productivity. Dive into personal experiences with time blocking and explore its impact on daily routines.

Author Cal Newport discusses 'Slow Productivity' in this episode, covering engineering simplicity at work, administrative overhead, narrowing missions, avoiding task engines, and the benefits of studying related fields for creativity.

This podcast episode delves into the impact of social media on attention and productivity. Topics include impulsiveness, procrastination, stimulation loops, and methods to extract more meaning from social media. The hosts share book recommendations and discuss strategies to limit social media usage and create intentional focus in daily life.

Should you wake up early? The podcast covers topics such as calculating natural wakeup time, the impact of biology and daily constraints on wakeup time, the benefits of having an anchor in your morning routine, and whether waking up early affects daily productivity. The hosts also discuss mutual music tastes, heartbreak productivity, robot vacuums, the 5am club, and embracing personal wakeup times.

Exploring the 'all or nothing' thinking and its impact on success, the 'screw it' effect, and the need for awareness in behavioral change. Discussion on the drawbacks of black and white thinking, sunk costs, and the importance of navigating gray areas for better decision-making.

Learn how to stay productive when you don't feel like it by settling into work, understanding procrastination triggers, and managing your expectations. Explore the idea of making 'only progress' and paying yourself 'time and a half' while accommodating mental resistance to tasks.

In this episode, the hosts debate over whose phone home screen is better and explore the concept of using focus modes to structure their screens. They discuss using apps like Locket for updates, apps for staying informed like the economist, and organizing apps for productivity and well-being. Additionally, they touch on the decline in reliability on a buying/selling platform, home automation apps, and the balance between security and surveillance on home screen apps.

Explore the changing nature of productivity and how AI is increasing productivity by moving us up the 'layers of abstraction' in our work. Learn about delegating work to AI, the top AI apps like TinyWow and Canva, and how technology is evolving to enhance efficiency in tasks.

Exploring the benefits of a 'fake commute' for productivity, including the impact of morning sun, commuting variables on happiness, and pre/post-work rituals. Mention of research on commute time and well-being. Personal experiences with creating a fake commute, dressing up, walking outside, and listening to music or podcasts.

Learn about the book publishing industry and how to get your book published. Topics include the role of literary agents, crafting a distinct book, the importance of having a platform, and deciding between traditional and self-publishing.