We talk about Chris Bailey's book, Hyperfocus.Full show notesThis week’s episode is sponsored by:Hover: Your personal brand is important, and it starts with your domain name. Get 10% off your first domain name purchase by going to Hover.com/cig.Things mentioned in this episode:Hyperfocus, by Chris BaileyThe Best Thing You Can Do For Your Productivity (Ep. 59 ... Show More
Jul 2021
The Final 5 Questions (Ep. 25)
Here we are: the end of time (for this podcast). We mark this historic moment, after so many years of podcasting, with one last batch of listener questions.This week’s episode is sponsored by:Brilliant: Accelerate your learning in math, science, and computer science. Start learni ... Show More
2h 5m
Jul 2021
The Dip: How to Know When to Quit (Ep. 24)
Sometimes, quitting is the best strategy for moving forward. We talk about Seth Godin's "The Dip".This week’s episode is sponsored by:Brilliant: Accelerate your learning in math, science, and computer science. Start learning for free at https://brilliant.org/Inforium — and if you ... Show More
1h 14m
May 2020
Focus and Attention: Hyperfocus, Mental RAM, and the Power of Boredom with Chris Bailey
Chris Bailey turned down lucrative job offers to pursue a lifelong dream—to spend a year performing a deep dive experiment into the pursuit of productivity, a subject he had been enamored with since he was a teenager. Erik and Chris talked about his first book The Productivity Pr ... Show More
52m 28s
Oct 2023
#277 Own Your Focus, Own Your Life
In this episode, I talk about how to build your focus so you can respond to life instead of react to it and live with more intention, clarity, and presence. Sponsor: HELLO FRESHGo to HelloFresh.com/hitme50 and use code hitme50 for 50% off plus free shipping!Newsletter: Clarity wi ... Show More
16m 50s
Jun 2022
Classic 17: Smarter, Faster, Better By Charles Duhigg
IN THIS EPISODE, YOU'LL LEARN:
03:13 - Why control is the key to motivating people.
08:11 - How do you form the best teams?
22:02 - Why GE is setting both SMART goals and strength goals.
29:17 - How to statistically make the best decisions.
41:41 - Ask the Investors: How di ... Show More
48m 2s