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Feb 2025
Adulting is Easy with Lauren Keen Aumond
I’m joined today by Lauren Keen Aumond. The usual host of the Adulting Is Easy podcast is celebrating her 200th episode by turning the tables and becoming the interviewee. Lauren is a personal finance content creator and real estate investor based in the Tampa Bay area. She proba ... Show More
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Finding Purpose Through Minimalism with Joshua Becker
Enjoy this re-release of one of my top listened to episodes with my guest, Joshua Becker.Joshua is a writer, creator, and entrepreneur at Becoming Minimalist. He is here to talk about his book, "Things That Matter: Overcoming Distraction to Pursue a More Meaningful Life." Drawing ... Show More
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If you have trouble focusing on books, work, or even TV shows, you’re not alone. The fact is our attention spans are getting shorter. And it can feel like our ability to perform and be productive is harder. But is a shorter attention span actually impacting our brain function and ... Show More
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We are living in a time of upgraded technology and downgraded humans. Our collective ability to resist distraction and sustain attention is in decline. Although will power plays a role, this problem is not entirely our fault—it’s the by-product of powerful forces incident to mode ... Show More
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Johann Hari On Why You Can’t Pay Attention (& How To Reclaim Your Focus)
We are living in a time of upgraded technology and downgraded humans.Our collective ability to resist distraction and sustain attention is in decline.Although will power plays a role, this problem is not entirely our fault—it’s the by-product of powerful forces incident to modern ... Show More
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Harvard’s Dr. Ellen Langer On The Mind-Body Connection, The Power of Mindfulness, & Why Age Is Nothing But a Mindset
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Break Free from Burnout: How to Accomplish More by Doing Less with Cal Newport #466
In today's fast-paced world, the pursuit of productivity often leads to overwhelm. In fact, one report suggests that 88% of UK workers have experienced some degree of burnout over the past two years. But what if there’s a better way to work and live?
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The Science of Failing Well | Amy Edmondson
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In this week’s episode of the Growth Guide podcast, we have the honor of having a conversation with Gloria Mark, Chancellor’s Professor Emerita of Informatics at the University of California, Irvine. She studies the impact of digital media on people’s work and personal lives, examining multitasking, attention and stress. She has published over 200 articles ... Show More
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