Time and Attention

The Productivity Benefits of Capturing Ideas 02.02.2021 25:56 ↓

Our favorite tricks and tools for how to capture ideas—and why you should do it in the first place. 

The Worry List 19.01.2021 22:42 ↓

A productivity tactic for the times: create a “worry list”.

What makes us happier, time or money? 05.01.2021 26:41 ↓

Ashley Whillans on the interplay between time, money, and happiness.

41: The Holiday Spectacular 22.12.2020 ↓

Give yourself a gift that keeps on giving.

All you need are three breaths 08.12.2020 14:21 ↓

A simple and powerful trick to reset between tasks.

Starting a new project? Conduct a pre-mortem 24.11.2020 18:29 ↓

Conjure up worst case scenarios and deal with them—before they actually happen.

Here’s how to (properly) put down your phone 10.11.2020 30:01 ↓

The advice we all need to use our phone less during this uniquely crazy and anxious time.

Inbox Zero is a state of mind 27.10.2020 26:08 ↓

A few email management tactics—none of which require you to spend hours emptying your inbox.

To lead a more intentional life, try opting out 13.10.2020 34:55 ↓

My conversation with Cait Flanders on how to follow a path that’s more true to you.

Tonight, pick one problem to sleep on 29.09.2020 18:34 ↓

The best way to put a problem to bed.

10 strategies to read more books 15.09.2020 31:58 ↓

Reading is one of the most meaningful ways to spend your day. Here’s how you can do more of it.

The power of embracing change 01.09.2020 21:08 ↓

How to befriend change—one of the greatest forces in the universe.

10 interviews to make you more productive 30.06.2020 28:54 ↓

Some of our biggest lessons learned so far on the podcast.

Want to become happier? Get moving! 16.06.2020 45:28 ↓

Kelly McGonigal on why exercise might be the best thing you can do for your mental health, happiness, and connection with others.

10 productivity books that let you earn back time 02.06.2020 29:31 ↓

A list of some the best productivity books ever written.

Yes, you have permission to be lazy right now 19.05.2020 22:56 ↓

Idleness, when practiced properly, can actually make you more productive and creative.

Flexibility as a Source of Inner Calm 05.05.2020 28:46 ↓

My chat with Henry Emmons, on the science of settling our mind.

The 7 Triggers of Procrastination 21.04.2020 23:21 ↓

Overcoming procrastination, by understanding what causes it.

5 ways to find calm right now 07.04.2020 19:54 ↓

Some simple ways to settle your mind.

How to Work From Home (During a Difficult Time) 24.03.2020 27:45 ↓

Some tips for working from home when focusing is tough.

A five-minute activity to discover your most important tasks 10.03.2020 12:48 ↓

How to find the most productive tasks in your work.

What to Put Into Your Mind 25.02.2020 28:44 ↓

The information you consume matters more than you think.

What I Learned Taking a Bill Gates-Inspired “Think Week” 11.02.2020 23:34 ↓

Spending a week under the Jamaican sun, in an effort to think more like Bill Gates.

21: Resetting Your Caffeine Tolerance 28.01.2020 29:49 ↓

Resetting how much caffeine you consume can be good for your health—and your productivity.

20: What Are You Grateful For? 31.12.2019 4:58 ↓

Be sure to recall all you're grateful for as the year draws to a close.