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Modern WisdomMar 19, 2022

#449 - Thatcher Wine - Multitasking Is Killing Your Productivity

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#449 - Thatcher Wine - Multitasking Is Killing Your Productivity mentions The Name of the Wind by Patrick Rothfuss, The 12 Monotasks by Thatcher Wine, Red Rising by Pierce Brown, and Deep Work by Cal Newport with timestamps, quotes, and episode context.

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The Name of the Wind

Patrick Rothfuss

it was like, uh, like taking a bath or something, just real luxuriating in the slowness of the narrative when you read the name of the wind.

The 12 Monotasks

Thatcher Wine

Well, I mean, everything can be monotasked.

Red Rising

Pierce Brown

I'm telling you, if you need a book to get into, get Pierce Brown, Red Rising is the one.

Guest: Thatcher Wine

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Thatcher Wine is professional book curator, founder of Juniper Books and an author. Multi-tasking will make you less effective, less productive, less happy and more prone to making errors in work and life. The question of why we're all so tempted to do it and how we can stop seems an obvious next step. Expect to learn whether multi-tasking is just a modern phenomenon, how monotasking can result in more work being done at a higher quality, how technology has permanently changed the landscape for attention, the usefulness of walking between tasks, why tasks can get more difficult before they get easier again and much more...

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The Name of the Wind

Patrick Rothfuss

The host mentions 'The Name of the Wind' to highlight the contrast between fast-paced and slow narratives in fiction.…

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The 12 Monotasks

Thatcher Wine

The host discusses the concept of monotasking as a way to enhance focus and enjoyment in reading. They mention 'The 1…

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Red Rising

Pierce Brown

The host mentions 'Red Rising' as an excellent entry point for readers struggling to focus on traditional reading. Th…

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Deep Work

Cal Newport

The host references 'Deep Work' by Cal Newport to emphasize the significance of focusing on the quality of work rathe…

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The 12 Monotask

The host discusses the challenges of staying present in the moment due to the distractions of technology and multitas…

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Dr. Seuss

Brian J. Jones

The host mentions Dr. Seuss as a suggestion for those who find it difficult to sit down and read. It serves as an exa…

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The Twelve Monotasks

The host mentions 'The Twelve Monotasks' to illustrate the concept of being present while engaging in activities like…

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J.D. Salinger

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The Name of the Wind

Patrick Rothfuss

Best for fans of immersive and character-driven fantasy literatureOften cited around reading habits and preferences

“I put a tweet out the other day saying I was struggling to find something as good as Pierce Brown's Red Rising or Patrick Rothfuss's The Name of the Wind.”

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Sentiment: Highly Recommended

Trigger: reading habits and preferences

For: fans of immersive and character-driven fantasy literature

Key quote: “it was like, uh, like taking a bath or something, just real luxuriating in the slowness of the narrative when you read the name of the wind.”

The host mentions 'The Name of the Wind' to highlight the contrast between fast-paced and slow narratives in fiction. They appreciate the leisurely pace of Rothfuss's writing, which allows for deep immersion in the protagonist's life.

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The 12 Monotasks

Thatcher Wine

Best for Readers seeking to improve focus and reading habits.Often cited around multitasking versus monotasking

“I think, well, I can press this one button. And then at some point when I decide to open it up, it's all going to be sat there in my library. So that for me is a much better way to read articles as well, rather than reading it on medium on my phone, or on sub stack on my laptop or something like that. You receive a sub stack from someone, press the title on the top, you go to the webpage, press the send to Kindle. There you go. There's Scott Alexander's new blog post sat like a book and you know, it's going to take you maybe 15 minutes.”

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Sentiment: Deep Dive

Trigger: multitasking versus monotasking

For: Readers seeking to improve focus and reading habits.

Key quote: “Well, I mean, everything can be monotasked.”

The host discusses the concept of monotasking as a way to enhance focus and enjoyment in reading. They mention 'The 12 Monotasks' to emphasize the importance of dedicating attention to single tasks rather than succumbing to distractions.

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Red Rising

Pierce Brown

Best for Readers looking for engaging and fast-paced fictionOften cited around reading habits and recommendations

“If you need a book to get into, get Pierce Brown, Red Rising is the one. We make a special edition set of Red Rising.”

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Sentiment: Highly Recommended

Trigger: reading habits and recommendations

For: Readers looking for engaging and fast-paced fiction

Key quote: “I'm telling you, if you need a book to get into, get Pierce Brown, Red Rising is the one.”

The host mentions 'Red Rising' as an excellent entry point for readers struggling to focus on traditional reading. They highlight its fast-paced narrative as a way to engage those who may find it difficult to sit down with a book.

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Deep Work

Cal Newport

Best for professionals seeking to improve productivityOften cited around importance of quality work

“The speaker references Cal Newport's book 'Deep Work' in the context of focusing on quality work and the importance of deep concentration.”

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Sentiment: Deep Dive

Trigger: importance of quality work

For: professionals seeking to improve productivity

Key quote: “it's about quality not quantity almost all success in life and and that comes from you know a reference in the book cal newport and deep work”

The host references 'Deep Work' by Cal Newport to emphasize the significance of focusing on the quality of work rather than the quantity. They argue that true success comes from deep, concentrated efforts, which can lead to better outcomes in both professional and personal life.

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The 12 Monotask

Best for Individuals seeking to improve their focus and mindfulnessOften cited around multitasking and boredom

“The speaker mentions their book 'The 12 Monotask' and discusses a chapter about paying attention to the journey and being present in the moment.”

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Sentiment: Deep Dive

Trigger: multitasking and boredom

For: Individuals seeking to improve their focus and mindfulness

Key quote: “what I did the book the 12 monotask that I wrote there's a chapter in there called getting there and it's all about you know how to pay attention to the journey”

The host discusses the challenges of staying present in the moment due to the distractions of technology and multitasking. They reference their book, 'The 12 Monotask,' to emphasize the importance of focusing on singular tasks and appreciating experiences without the urge to document or distract oneself.

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Dr. Seuss

Brian J. Jones

Best for Individuals struggling with reading focusOften cited around struggling to read books

“I don't care if it's Dr. Seuss, like start with something on paper.”

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Sentiment: Passing Reference

Trigger: struggling to read books

For: Individuals struggling with reading focus

Key quote: “I don't care if it's Dr. Seuss, like start with something on paper.”

The host mentions Dr. Seuss as a suggestion for those who find it difficult to sit down and read. It serves as an example of an easy and enjoyable book to start with for readers looking to improve their focus.

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The Twelve Monotasks

Best for Individuals interested in mindfulness and productivityOften cited around monotasking vs multitasking

“The book 'The Twelve Monotasks' is mentioned as something to check out, linked in the show notes.”

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Sentiment: Passing Reference

Trigger: monotasking vs multitasking

For: Individuals interested in mindfulness and productivity

Key quote: “If you're doing it for yourself because like this is how you're fully present.”

The host mentions 'The Twelve Monotasks' to illustrate the concept of being present while engaging in activities like taking photos. This book serves as a framework for understanding the difference between focusing on a single task and being distracted by external expectations.

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J.D. Salinger

Best for Individuals looking to improve their reading habitsOften cited around reading habits and multitasking

“I love to reread like J.D. Salinger and Kurt Vonnegut.”

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Sentiment: Passing Reference

Trigger: reading habits and multitasking

For: Individuals looking to improve their reading habits

Key quote: “I love to reread like J.D. Salinger and Kurt Vonnegut.”

The host mentions J.D. Salinger as an example of an author whose works are easy to read and can help those struggling with focus. This reference is made in the context of encouraging listeners to start reading with something manageable.

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Kurt Vonnegut

Best for Readers looking to improve their focus and enjoyment of reading.Often cited around reading habits and multitasking

“I love to reread like J.D. Salinger and Kurt Vonnegut.”

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Sentiment: Passing Reference

Trigger: reading habits and multitasking

For: Readers looking to improve their focus and enjoyment of reading.

Key quote: “I love to reread like J.D. Salinger and Kurt Vonnegut.”

The host mentions Kurt Vonnegut as an example of an author whose books are easy to read and can help those struggling with focus. This reference is part of a broader discussion on the importance of monotasking and engaging fully with reading material.

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