Time and Attention

On this episode, the hosts discuss their favorite productivity-related gifts including notebooks, journals, pens, and office accessories. They also mention a hair clip, a photo frame, hand lotion, a water bottle, and an air purifier. The hosts express gratitude and reflect on the past year, and share their holiday wishes for a warm and cozy new year.

In this podcast, the hosts discuss their favorite productivity-related gifts including a USB-C flashlight, bike tail light, smart plug, USB drives, smart dimmer switch, Thunderbolt 4 dock, electronics organizer bag, iPhone camera mount, and AirPods Pro 2. They also explore gift buying and consumer psychology, review the Rovivon Aurora A8 flashlight, talk about productivity tech for commuting, USB sticks, smart light switches, and the Cal digit TS4 hub. They recommend an electronics organizer bag and Belkin charging station as part of their tech productivity gift guide.

In this podcast, the hosts discuss the benefits of accountability groups, including camaraderie and support. They also touch on topics such as meditation retreats and the structure of their groups, emphasizing the importance of regular meetings and the ideal group size.

Discussion on the stress caused by to-do lists and how they can become a source of stress. Emphasis on the need to prioritize tasks and cultivate presence to find satisfaction.

Topics discussed include commitment devices, intention-action gap, financial and social commitment devices, adding and removing friction for goal attainment, game theory and decision-making, using commitment devices to bridge the gap between intentions and actions, and the influence of social factors on commitment devices.

Learn how to calculate your biological prime time for peak productivity, work around your most productive hours, and the regressive trend of 'girl math' on TikTok and gender stereotypes in STEM fields.

In this episode, the podcast discusses the limitations of SMART goals and the importance of setting goals that mobilize time, attention, and energy. They explore the confusion caused by redundant goals and the flaws in smart goals and the Myers Briggs personality test. The chapter also provides examples and tips for setting smarter goals, such as aligning long-term goals with daily goals, connecting goals to values and intentions, and taking action to achieve them.

The podcast discusses the Pomodoro Technique and how it can improve work habits. They debate the technique's rigidity and effectiveness, and explore its role in overcoming resistance and procrastination. The speakers also discuss building habits, alternative approaches, and the applicability of the technique to different types of work.

This podcast discusses stimulation fasting and its benefits in our highly stimulating world. It explores how to conduct a fast from noise and distractions, unplugging from social media and electronic devices, sticking with a limited email checking schedule, and the overall benefits of a stimulation fast.

Oliver Burkeman, author of 'Four Thousand Weeks,' discusses the concept of 'finitude' and its impact on our lives. They explore the detrimental effects of a future-chasing mindset, the drawbacks of striving for perfect time mastery, the origins of impatience, and the value of productivity advice. They also touch on the costs of hoarding our time. This replay episode offers insightful perspectives on time management and the role it plays in our lives.