"Eliminating Distractions"
Added 2020-01-16 13:36:00 +0000 UTCPatreon Exclusive! In this "Maximal" episode, Joshua and Ryan talk about 80-hour work weeks, packed schedules, endless meetings, overflowing inboxes, unrealistic deadlines, and bringing our work home with us with author and entrepreneur Jason Fried, and they answer the following questions:
How do I ensure I don’t overextend myself at work and compromise my health? (22:17)
How do I balance the demands of my obligations and responsibilities at work to maintain a healthy work environment? (29:55)
How do I balance work that is required with work that I love? (36:40)
How do I overcome imposter syndrome? (43:10)
How do I focus on the process instead of the results? (46:07)
In which areas of Jason’s personal life does he apply minimalism? (49:13)
How do I carve out personal time from my highly demanding job without colleagues and clients perceiving me as rude for temporarily ignoring them? (59:22)
LINKS
Article: Busyness 101
Blog: Signal vs. Noise
Book: Deep Work
Book: It Doesn't Have to Be Crazy at Work
Book: Stillness Is the Key
Essay: How to Understand Your Values
Essay: Not Busy, Focused
Instagram: Jordan Moore
Instagram: Podcast Shawn
Instagram: Jessica Williams
Podcast: Canyon City
Podcast: Dr. Ryan Greene
Podcast: Ben Greenfield
Podcast: Ryan Holiday
Podcast: Cal Newport
Podcast: The Rework Podcast
Twitter: Jason Fried
Watch: Why Work Doesn’t Happen at Work
Website: Basecamp
MAXIMS
“Getting comfortable with the distraction doesn’t make it good.” —Joshua Fields Millburn
“Simple isn’t necessarily easy.” —Joshua Fields Millburn
“Everything comes with a trade-off.” —Jason Fried
“Your values are often defined by what you’re willing to say ‘no’ to.” —Joshua Fields Millburn
“A meaningful life occurs at the confluence of actions and values.” —Joshua Fields Millburn
“To live a more congruent life, lower your expectations and raise your standards.” —Joshua Fields Millburn
This Maximal episode corresponds with Minimal episode 215.
Comments
The links are in our "Day 15 | Finances" essay: https://www.theminimalists.com/21days/day15/
The Minimalists
2020-11-05 03:37:45 +0000 UTCWould it be possible to post a link to website that helps you get rid of junk mail?
veronica lerner
2020-11-03 22:42:49 +0000 UTCI just listened to this episode & it was amazing! I got a lot of value from it. I will probably listen to it again in the future and use it for inspiration & a good reminder to keep my life simple. Thanks :)
Jodie Backsmeier
2020-08-26 03:10:03 +0000 UTC
