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Modern WisdomJun 10, 2019

#079 - Laura Vanderkam - Why Does Time Pass More Quickly As You Get Older?

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Guest: Laura Vanderkam

Notable books mentioned: Off the Clock by Laura Vanderkam, I Know How She Does It by Laura Vanderkam, Atomic Habits by James Clear, Deep Work by Cal Newport

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#079 - Laura Vanderkam - Why Does Time Pass More Quickly As You Get Older? mentions Off the Clock by Laura Vanderkam, I Know How She Does It by Laura Vanderkam, Atomic Habits by James Clear, and Deep Work by Cal Newport with timestamps, quotes, and episode context.

Off the ClockI Know How She Does ItAtomic HabitsDeep Work
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Off the Clock
Laura Vanderkam

I've absolutely loved Off the Clock, which is your most recent book, and I've pounded through it over the last couple of weeks.

I Know How She Does It
Laura Vanderkam

One of the things that's key for people who are visibly using time well is that they are intentional about their time.

Atomic Habits
James Clear

As James says, you don't rise to the level of your goals, you fall to the level of your systems.

Guest: Laura Vanderkam
Episode summary
Laura Vanderkam is a writer, author, speaker and an expert on time management. We are all familiar with the phenomenon that is time, it passes at the same rate for all of us, so why do certain people seem to have so much of it while some of us are left stressed and seemingly without a spare second? Let's remember that you have the same number of hours in your day as Elon Musk, or Beyonce. Today expect to learn why time goes so much more quickly the older you get, why you don't want more time - what you actually want is more memories and how you can track your time to maximise your happiness and freedom. Extra Stuff: Buy Off The Clock - https://amzn.to/31pw2KX Lila Davachi's Ted Talk - https://youtu.be/zUqs3y9ucaU Follow Laura on Twitter - https://twitter.com/lvanderkam Check out Laura's Website - https://lauravanderkam.com/ 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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Off the Clock
Laura Vanderkam
Best for Individuals seeking to improve their time management skillsOften cited around time management challenges

“Her recent book, Off the Clock, is one of my favourites of 2019 and talks about a number of phenomenons that you will be very familiar with.”

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Sentiment: Highly Recommended
For: Individuals seeking to improve their time management skills
Key quote: “I've absolutely loved Off the Clock, which is your most recent book, and I've pounded through it over the last couple of weeks.”
Chris Williamson praises Laura Vanderkam's book 'Off the Clock' as one of his favorites, highlighting its insights into the perception of time and mindfulness in daily life. He emphasizes the importance of making conscious choices about how to spend time, which is a central theme of the book.
ASIN: B07D7FT73M
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I Know How She Does It
Laura Vanderkam
Best for Individuals seeking to improve their time management skillsOften cited around time management strategies

“I did a different one for a book I wrote called I Know How She Does It.”

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Sentiment: Deep Dive
For: Individuals seeking to improve their time management skills
Key quote: “One of the things that's key for people who are visibly using time well is that they are intentional about their time.”
The host discusses the importance of being intentional with time management, referencing the book to highlight how tracking time can lead to better decision-making. 'I Know How She Does It' serves as a case study for understanding how successful individuals manage their time effectively.
ASIN: B01MU4L3RW
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Atomic Habits
James Clear
Best for Individuals seeking to improve their time management and productivity.Often cited around time management strategies

“I can't help but think about Cal Newport's deep work and James Clear's atomic habits.”

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Sentiment: Deep Dive
For: Individuals seeking to improve their time management and productivity.
Key quote: “As James says, you don't rise to the level of your goals, you fall to the level of your systems.”
The host mentions 'Atomic Habits' to emphasize the importance of having structured systems in place to manage time effectively. By implementing these systems, individuals can create more memorable experiences and feel a greater sense of control over their time.
ASIN: B07RFSSYBH
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Deep Work
Cal Newport
Best for Individuals seeking to improve their productivity and time management skills.Often cited around intentional time management

“I can't help but think about Cal Newport's deep work and James Clear's atomic habits.”

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Sentiment: Deep Dive
For: Individuals seeking to improve their productivity and time management skills.
Key quote: “the fact that segmenting off time to do. To go deep as Cal calls it. On one particular task. Is a lot easier than being bounced around between multiple different tasks.”
The host mentions 'Deep Work' by Cal Newport to emphasize the importance of structuring time effectively for focused tasks. This approach contrasts with the common tendency to get distracted by multiple tasks, highlighting how intentional planning can enhance productivity and time perception.
ASIN: B0189PVAWY
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School of Life Confidence
Best for Individuals seeking to improve their time management skills.Often cited around time management strategies

“There's a quote from Erasmus. It's actually in the School of Life Confidence book, which is like 70 pages big.”

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Sentiment: Deep Dive
For: Individuals seeking to improve their time management skills.
Key quote: “there's a quote from Erasmus. It's actually in the School of Life Confidence book, which is like 70 pages big.”
The host mentions 'School of Life Confidence' to emphasize the importance of understanding how we allocate our time. They reference a quote from the book to illustrate that everyone, regardless of status, faces similar challenges in managing their time effectively.
ASIN: N/A
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You Are Not a Gadget
Jaron Lanier
Best for Readers interested in technology and philosophy.Often cited around importance of good books

“The speaker mentions the importance of having good books and references 'You Are Not a Gadget' by Jaron Lanier.”

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Sentiment: Passing Reference
For: Readers interested in technology and philosophy.
Key quote: “'You Are Not a Gadget' by Jaron Lanier.”
The host briefly mentions 'You Are Not a Gadget' to emphasize the value of insightful literature. This book serves as an example of the kind of thought-provoking material that can enrich one's understanding.
ASIN: 0307389979
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War and Peace
Leo Tolstoy
Best for Individuals looking to improve their reading habits and time management.Often cited around reading habits and time management

“The speaker reflects on how they could have read 'War and Peace' multiple times instead of reading random articles online.”

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Sentiment: Passing Reference
For: Individuals looking to improve their reading habits and time management.
Key quote: “I could have read War and Peace ten times in this chunk of hours that I've spent reading.”
The host mentions 'War and Peace' to illustrate the importance of choosing meaningful reading material over less valuable content. They reflect on how tracking their time revealed they could have read significant works instead of trivial articles.
ASIN: 1400079985
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Off the Clock cover
Mentioned at 0:13
Off the Clock
Laura Vanderkam

Chris Williamson praises Laura Vanderkam's book 'Off the Clock' as one of his favorites, highlighting its insights into the perception of time and…

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Mentioned at 9:52
I Know How She Does It
Laura Vanderkam

The host discusses the importance of being intentional with time management, referencing the book to highlight how tracking time can lead to better…

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Mentioned at 12:09
Atomic Habits
James Clear

The host mentions 'Atomic Habits' to emphasize the importance of having structured systems in place to manage time effectively. By implementing the…

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