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
Aug 25
The Lost Virtue of Thumos (And Why Men Need It)
The ancient Greeks believed the human soul had three parts: reason, appetite, and something called thumos. Thumos is difficult to translate into English. It encompasses anger, noble spiritedness, pride, ambition, a sense of honor, and the drive to act. The Greeks thought it was e ... Show More
53m 5s
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
<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Laura Vanderkam is the author of several books on productivity and time management, including</span> <a href= "https://www.amazon.com/Off-Clock-Feel-While-Getting/dp/0735219818"> <span style="font-weight: 400;">Off the Clock: Feel Less Busy Whil ... Show More