<p>#159: At OptimalWork, we often emphasize generosity as a crowning ideal: a key character quality to strive for. But this raises some questions. Should you just give everything to everyone? What are the limits? What if people start to take advantage of your generosity? In this episode, we discuss how to set boundaries that will help you maximize your gener ... Show More
Yesterday
[Rebroadcast] Reviewing Cal Newport’s “Slow Productivity”
#300: In this episode, Sharif and Dr. Kevin Majeres discuss Cal Newport's new book, “Slow Productivity: The Lost Art of Accomplishment Without Burnout.” “Slow Productivity” builds on themes he explores in his previous books: for instance, mastering your craft and focusing on the ... Show More
34m 28s
May 4
298. When Abstention Becomes the Measure
#298: In this episode, Sharif and Kevin turn their attention to temperance — the most misunderstood of the cardinal virtues in modern culture. While today's wellness conversations obsess over macros, seed oils, and "locking in" on the perfect diet, Kevin argues that classical tem ... Show More
32m 3s
Feb 2024
How to Build the Habit of Giving & Close the Generosity Gap with Adam Nash
How often have you told yourself, “Self, I should be giving money to more needy people. Yes, I really should.” Only to follow that up with, welp, another month went by, and I didn’t give anything. Now I feel bad about myself. Look, let me let you off the hook here. The idea of gi ... Show More
48m 27s
Jun 2019
Get Out Of Your Own Way & Step Into Your Greatness With Keren Eldad
When we talk about greatness, we think that means we have to perfect, or wealthy, or recognized as an expert, and so on.
I’ve learned that being great means that I’m using the skills and talents I was born with to contribute a little bit of me into this world. I want you to feel ... Show More
38m 59s
Sep 2023
Si quelqu'un t'énerve, pose-toi cette question
Chaque personne possède un talent unique qui mérite d'être valorisé. 💡 En reconnaissant le potentiel en chacun, même de ceux qui nous agacent, on enrichit notre perspective et améliore nos relations.
As-tu déjà tenté de faire cet exercice autour de toi ?
Je te laisse écou ... Show More
1m 54s