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#031 - Life Hacks 105

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Deep Work

Cal Newport

It's the Bible for this stuff.

Living With a Seal

Jesse Itzler

So he was like, right. So he was at a marathon or an ultra marathon, but it was a team ultra marathon.

Less Doing

Ari Meisel

So if anyone's interested in, like, I mean, VAs, virtual assistants and stuff is very much your domain. But like, if you're in, if you feel like you'…

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Jonny & Yusef from PropaneFitness.com join me for another episode detailing our favourite apps, websites, resources and tools for a productive and efficient life. Expect to learn; How can you run a business working an hour a day? What is the most efficient sleeping posture? Is Philips Hue any good? Why does a Muslim upbringing give you an obsessional level of toilet hygiene? Why should you eat a kilo of broccoli every day? And an awful lot more. Below you will find links to everything we reference, including as many referral & discount codes as we could find! Enjoy. Resources: The 6 Minute Diary: http://amzn.eu/d/cZiqMGT Shattaf Bidet - http://amzn.eu/d/iJGQqSY A kilo of broccoli - www.propanefitness.com/poo Soreen - https://www.soreen.com/ WorkingMemory.txt - http://calnewport.com/blog/2015/10/27/deep-habits-workingmemory-txt-the-most-important-productivity-tool-youve-never-heard-of/ Living With A Seal - http://amzn.eu/d/4bk613I JRE #1127 Jesse Itzler - https://youtu.be/b0GIO4lYFls Swipe right on Spotify Mobile to add to Play Queue. MicroBags - http://amzn.eu/d/g75NcbQ (couldn’t find the Yemeni version) Drip Coffee Filter - http://amzn.eu/d/2H34ZXv Stop saying gay, start saying lame. Digital is not always better. Forget smart lights. Newer books rarely beat classics, they’re called classics for a reason. Derren Brown - Happy - http://amzn.eu/d/1WN9aj4 Do I Need To Go And Get Lex? - https://youtu.be/oXno18pOHgo Dropbox - https://db.tt/SVdwk2o9 (free signup with free extra storage) Be Focussed Pro - https://xwavesoft.com/be-focused-pro-for-iphone-ipad-mac-os-x.html Focus Matrix - https://xwavesoft.com/focus-matrix-for-iphone-ipad-mac.html Dr Euan Lawson Podcast - https://youtu.be/-sdGBZcmY2s The Red Queen Effect - https://fs.blog/2012/10/the-red-queen-effect/ The Art Of Less Doing - http://amzn.eu/d/6ItlwTz The Push-Away Handshake. Blading for moving through a crowd. Remembering things that have happened during a night to determine drunkness. YouTube Keyboard Shortcuts - https://sites.google.com/a/umich.edu/u-m-google-170816/accessibility/google-keyboard-shortcuts---youtube Kelly Starrett Neck Shoulders & Pillow - https://youtu.be/xnlDTyMRRGg Kelly Starrett Sleeping Position - https://youtu.be/cq64hxZMJbc Kelly Starrett Lower Body Sleeping Support - https://youtu.be/yd3HeEoqfa4 Pregnancy Pillow - http://amzn.eu/d/82sajV0 Check out everything I recommend from books to products and help support the podcast at no extra cost to you by shopping through this link - https://www.amazon.co.uk/shop/modernwisdom - Get in touch. Join the discussion with me and other like minded listeners in the episode comments on the MW YouTube Channel or message me... Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chriswillx Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/chriswillx YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/ModernWisdomPodcast Email: https://www.chriswillx.com/contact

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Deep Work

Cal Newport

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Living With a Seal

Jesse Itzler

The host mentions 'Living With a Seal' as a book that provides insights into extreme personal challenges and growth.…

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Less Doing

Ari Meisel

The host mentions 'Less Doing' by Ari Meisel as a resource for those feeling overwhelmed by tasks and responsibilitie…

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Meditations

Marcus Aurelius

The host mentions 'Meditations' by Marcus Aurelius to emphasize the enduring relevance of classic literature in contr…

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The Illustrated Guide

The host mentions 'The Illustrated Guide' in the context of discussing productivity techniques, specifically the Pomo…

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The Healthy Writer

Dr. Ewan Lawson

The host mentioned 'The Healthy Writer' by Dr. Ewan Lawson to highlight the effectiveness of the Pomodoro technique i…

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Wait But Why

Tim Urban

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Happy

Darren Brown

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concepts of happiness(3)Pomodoro technique discussion(2)book recommendation(1)Critique of The Secret(1)Influence of psychology on happiness(1)optimizing sleep(1)overcoming overwhelm(1)productivity and focus(1)

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Highly Recommended(6)Deep Dive(4)Critical Analysis(2)Passing Reference(1)

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Anyone struggling with productivity and task prioritization.Individuals interested in personal development and extreme challenges.Individuals feeling overwhelmed by their tasksReaders interested in philosophy and timeless wisdomIndividuals looking to improve their productivity and work habits.Writers and productivity enthusiasts

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Deep Work

Cal Newport

Best for Anyone struggling with productivity and task prioritization.Often cited around productivity and focus

“It's the Bible for this stuff. Like just sink your teeth into what is the most important thing to do, the most urgent and important thing to do. It's an incredible book.”

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Sentiment: Highly Recommended

Trigger: productivity and focus

For: Anyone struggling with productivity and task prioritization.

Key quote: “It's the Bible for this stuff.”

The host mentions 'Deep Work' as a crucial resource for understanding the importance of focusing on the most important tasks without distractions. They emphasize that the book serves as a guide to help individuals prioritize effectively and combat the overwhelm of multitasking.

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Living With a Seal

Jesse Itzler

Best for Individuals interested in personal development and extreme challenges.Often cited around book recommendation

“A book recommendation about Jesse Itzler's experience living with a decorated Navy seal, David Goggins, who pushes him to extreme physical challenges.”

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Sentiment: Highly Recommended

Trigger: book recommendation

For: Individuals interested in personal development and extreme challenges.

Key quote: “So he was like, right. So he was at a marathon or an ultra marathon, but it was a team ultra marathon.”

The host mentions 'Living With a Seal' as a book that provides insights into extreme personal challenges and growth. The narrative revolves around Jesse Itzler's experience living with Navy SEAL David Goggins, highlighting the lessons learned from pushing one's limits.

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Less Doing

Ari Meisel

Best for Individuals feeling overwhelmed by their tasksOften cited around overcoming overwhelm

“Ari Meisel's book called Less Doing. He was a guy who was diagnosed with Crohn's disease. He just outsources life.”

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Sentiment: Highly Recommended

Trigger: overcoming overwhelm

For: Individuals feeling overwhelmed by their tasks

Key quote: “So if anyone's interested in, like, I mean, VAs, virtual assistants and stuff is very much your domain. But like, if you're in, if you feel like you're doing more than you can, looking at Ari Meisel's book called Less Doing.”

The host mentions 'Less Doing' by Ari Meisel as a resource for those feeling overwhelmed by tasks and responsibilities. The book emphasizes the importance of outsourcing and creating clear processes to manage life's demands effectively.

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Meditations

Marcus Aurelius

Best for Readers interested in philosophy and timeless wisdomOften cited around value of classic literature

“The excerpt discusses the enduring relevance of classics, mentioning that Marcus Aurelius' 'Meditations' has existed for thousands of years and questioning why people still read them.”

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Sentiment: Deep Dive

Trigger: value of classic literature

For: Readers interested in philosophy and timeless wisdom

Key quote: “If Marcus Aurelius' meditations have existed for thousands of years, why do you think people still read them?”

The host mentions 'Meditations' by Marcus Aurelius to emphasize the enduring relevance of classic literature in contrast to modern digital trends. They argue that despite the allure of new technologies, timeless works provide tried and tested wisdom that remains applicable today.

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The Illustrated Guide

Best for Individuals looking to improve their productivity and work habits.Often cited around Pomodoro technique discussion

“He recommends like basically 25 minutes of work followed by five minutes of like as close to sleep state as you can get. It's on my Kindle.”

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Sentiment: Highly Recommended

Trigger: Pomodoro technique discussion

For: Individuals looking to improve their productivity and work habits.

Key quote: “I recommend the Pomodoro book to you, didn't I? Yeah. The Illustrated Guide.”

The host mentions 'The Illustrated Guide' in the context of discussing productivity techniques, specifically the Pomodoro method. They highlight how the book provides valuable insights into effective work and rest cycles, which can enhance focus and reduce fatigue.

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The Healthy Writer

Dr. Ewan Lawson

Best for Writers and productivity enthusiastsOften cited around Pomodoro technique discussion

“He wrote his entire contribution to the book, The Healthy Writer on Pomodoros.”

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Sentiment: Highly Recommended

Trigger: Pomodoro technique discussion

For: Writers and productivity enthusiasts

Key quote: “He wrote his entire contribution to the book, The Healthy Writer on Pomodoros.”

The host mentioned 'The Healthy Writer' by Dr. Ewan Lawson to highlight the effectiveness of the Pomodoro technique in managing work and breaks. They emphasized how Lawson's insights can help improve focus and reduce tension headaches through structured work intervals.

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Wait But Why

Tim Urban

Best for Individuals seeking a deeper understanding of happiness and fulfillment.Often cited around concepts of happiness

“The speaker suggests checking out 'Wait But Why' by Tim Urban.”

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Sentiment: Highly Recommended

Trigger: concepts of happiness

For: Individuals seeking a deeper understanding of happiness and fulfillment.

Key quote: “He talks about happiness as being like nailing a Tuesday and like not I think most people live their lives in a way of like I will be happy in I will be happy on Friday night.”

The host mentions 'Wait But Why' to emphasize the idea that happiness is more about the daily experiences rather than achieving specific goals. Tim Urban's insights challenge the conventional mindset of waiting for future events to bring happiness.

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Happy

Darren Brown

Best for Individuals interested in self-improvement and philosophical discussions on happiness.Often cited around concepts of happiness

“Johnny recommends 'Happy' by Darren Brown, which critiques 'The Secret' by Rhonda Byrne and discusses concepts of happiness and goal setting.”

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Sentiment: Deep Dive

Trigger: concepts of happiness

For: Individuals interested in self-improvement and philosophical discussions on happiness.

Key quote: “He rubbishes a lot of goal setting and stuff that I remember starting him starting going into it thinking I feel like from the amount of reading I've done on this I've got a pretty well formed opinion.”

The host mentions 'Happy' by Darren Brown to discuss how the book critiques traditional notions of goal setting and happiness. It emphasizes that happiness is more about the journey and experiences rather than a destination to be reached.

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Why We Sleep

Matthew Walker

Best for Individuals seeking to improve their sleep quality and overall well-being.Often cited around optimizing sleep

“The podcast is supplementary information to Matthew Walker's book, Why We Sleep, which is highly regarded.”

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Sentiment: Deep Dive

Trigger: optimizing sleep

For: Individuals seeking to improve their sleep quality and overall well-being.

Key quote: “It's like the supplementary information to Matthew Walker's book, Why We Sleep.”

The host mentioned 'Why We Sleep' as a supplementary resource to an upcoming podcast episode featuring a leading sleep researcher. They emphasized the importance of understanding sleep optimization and how it can impact daily life.

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Getting Things Done

David Allen

Best for Individuals interested in productivity methods and technology adaptationOften cited around Productivity and Technology

“The speaker reflects on finding it difficult to relate to David Allen's 'Getting Things Done' due to its references to outdated technology like faxes.”

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Sentiment: Critical Analysis

Trigger: Productivity and Technology

For: Individuals interested in productivity methods and technology adaptation

Key quote: “I found it more difficult to relate David Allen's getting things done to nowadays because he's talking about pages and file of faxes and stuff.”

The host critiques the notion that newer technology is always better, referencing David Allen's 'Getting Things Done' to highlight the challenges of adapting older productivity methods to modern tools. They express difficulty in relating to the book's content due to its outdated references, suggesting that timeless principles may not always translate well into contemporary contexts.

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Predictably Irrational

Best for Individuals interested in psychology and personal developmentOften cited around concepts of happiness

“Darren Brown's book 'Happy' borrows concepts from 'Predictably Irrational'.”

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Sentiment: Deep Dive

Trigger: concepts of happiness

For: Individuals interested in psychology and personal development

Key quote: “he talks about how you can be convinced to believe anything which is the the crux of all of his work.”

The host mentions 'Predictably Irrational' to highlight how our perceptions of happiness are often constructed and influenced by external factors. This book serves as a foundation for understanding the complexities of human decision-making and the pursuit of happiness.

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The Secret

Rhonda Byrne

Best for Readers interested in self-help and personal development critiques.Often cited around Critique of The Secret

“Johnny mentions that Darren Brown slates 'The Secret' by Rhonda Byrne in his book 'Happy'.”

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Sentiment: Critical Analysis

Trigger: Critique of The Secret

For: Readers interested in self-help and personal development critiques.

Key quote: “He slates a lot of what we speak about on this podcast.”

The host mentions 'The Secret' in the context of discussing Darren Brown's book, which critiques the concept of goal setting and the pursuit of happiness. The mention serves to highlight the contrast between Brown's views and those presented in 'The Secret'.

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Thinking, Fast and Slow

Daniel Kahneman

Best for Readers interested in psychology and happiness.Often cited around Influence of psychology on happiness

“Darren Brown's book 'Happy' borrows concepts from 'Thinking, Fast and Slow'.”

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Sentiment: Passing Reference

Trigger: Influence of psychology on happiness

For: Readers interested in psychology and happiness.

Key quote: “Darren Brown's book 'Happy' borrows concepts from 'Thinking, Fast and Slow'.”

The host briefly mentions 'Thinking, Fast and Slow' to highlight its influence on Darren Brown's book 'Happy'. This connection suggests that the concepts in Kahneman's work are relevant to understanding happiness.

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