From work to chores to entertaining distractions, there are many options for what you can be doing at any moment in the modern world. We often endlessly toggle between these options and, as a result, feel frazzled and frustratingly unproductive. We feel ever haunted by the question, "What should I be doing right now?" (Or "What am I even doing right now?")My ... Show More
Yesterday
The Lost Art of Mingling: How to Talk to Anyone, Anywhere
It's always been intimidating to enter a room where you don't know everyone, or anyone, and to initiate conversation with people at a wedding, holiday party, or work event. But it's never felt more potentially awkward and anxiety-generating than in an age dominated by screen-medi ... Show More
41m 52s
Oct 13
Brandon Flowers, Frontman of the Killers, on Family, Faith, and Becoming a Thrasher
If you’ve been following the Art of Manliness for a while, you know that I typically interview the authors of books on this podcast. But,if you’ve been following the Art of Manliness for a while, you’ll know why I had to make an exception for today’s guest.Brandon Flowers is my v ... Show More
39m 25s
Oct 6
Silence, Solitude, Stillness: The Spiritual Disciplines We Need in a Noisy World
We live in a world of pervasive noise. Even when we're alone and our surroundings are quiet, our devices bombard us with an endless stream of inputs — messages, news, opinions, entertainment — and we feel constantly connected.My guest argues that this lack of both silence and sol ... Show More
53m 4s
Sep 2025
How to Get Things Done, Stay Focused, and Be More Productive
<p>In today’s episode, you’ll learn how to gain control of your time, improve productivity, and get motivated (even when you don’t feel like it). </p><p>By the time you finish listening, you’ll understand how to get things done, the surprising science of focus, and simple tricks ... Show More
1h 16m
Mar 2023
How To Be More Intentional With Your Time
These days, managing our calendars and to-do lists can feel like an exhausting, never ending task. However, contrary to what we might believe, if we prioritize effectively each day, we can remove distractions and busy-work in order to complete the things that matter most. In this ... Show More
1h 24m
Jan 2025
3470: Do You Have Productivity The Wrong Way Round? by Carl Pullein on How to Eliminate Distractions
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Episode 3470:
Carl Pullein challenges the traditional approach to productivity, arguing that doing more doesn’t necessarily mean ac ... Show More
9m 16s