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#674: Neuroscientist David Eagleman — Exploring Consciousness, Sensory Augmentation, The Lazy Susan Method of Extraordinary Productivity, Dreaming, Improving Hearing with a Wristband, Synesthesia, Stretching Time with Novelty, Lessons from Titans of Science, and Much More

The Tim Ferriss Show

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Time Management Advice for Academics: The Lazy Susan Method

How can you manage and prioritize tasks when feeling overwhelmed? The speaker suggests the 'lazy Susan method', inspired by Walt Whitman's writing projects. Each segment of the lazy Susan represents a different project, and when the speaker feels stuck or slowing down, they randomly pick a new project to work on. This helps them feel more refreshed when returning to the original task.

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