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Modern WisdomNov 19, 2022

#554 - Laura Vanderkam - 9 Strategies To Better Control Your Time

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Laura Vanderkam
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Tranquility by TuesdayThe Obstacle Is the Way
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Tranquility by Tuesday

Indexed context: The host discusses the importance of prioritizing personal time and self-care, referencing the book 'Tranquility by Tuesday' to illustrate how people…

The Obstacle Is the Way
Ryan Holiday

Indexed context: The host briefly mentions having a conversation with Ryan Holiday about his new book. This reference highlights the connection between discipline and…

Guest: Laura Vanderkam
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Laura Vanderkam is a time management expert and an author. Time is non-renewable. It's the single most important asset we have, and yet almost everyone wishes they spent their time differently. Thankfully Laura has distilled 9 of her best strategies from years of coaching people on how to control their time more effectively. Expect to learn what everyone is getting wrong when it comes to writing their to-do lists, why intentionality is such a crucial skill to develop, how having a bedtime can fix your daytime schedule issues, how to make boring routine tasks suck less, a simple solution to ensure you do hard things and much more... Extra Stuff: Buy Tranquility By Tuesday - https://amzn.to/3hPdXTe Follow Laura on Twitter - https://twitter.com/lvanderkam Get my free Reading List of 100 books to read before you die → https://chriswillx.com/books/ To support me on Patreon (thank you): https://www.patreon.com/modernwisdom - Get in touch. Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chriswillx Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/chriswillx YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/modernwisdompodcast Email: https://chriswillx.com/contact/
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  • Related interests include Individuals seeking to improve their work-life balance and prioritize self-care. and Individuals interested in personal development.
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Tranquility by Tuesday
Best for Individuals seeking to improve their work-life balance and prioritize self-care.Often cited around self-care and discipline

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This is rule number nine in Tranquility by Tuesday, which discusses how we spend our leisure time and the impact of screen time on it.

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Sentiment: Deep Dive
For: Individuals seeking to improve their work-life balance and prioritize self-care.
Indexed context: In Tranquility by Tuesday, one of the rules that I had people try was to take one night for you.
The host discusses the importance of prioritizing personal time and self-care, referencing the book 'Tranquility by Tuesday' to illustrate how people often neglect their own desires in favor of responsibilities. The book presents strategies for reclaiming leisure time and emphasizes the value of engaging in activities that bring joy.
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The Obstacle Is the Way
Ryan Holiday
Best for Individuals interested in personal developmentOften cited around discipline in life

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The speaker had a chat with Ryan Holiday about his new book related to discipline.

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Sentiment: Passing Reference
For: Individuals interested in personal development
Indexed context: The speaker had a chat with Ryan Holiday about his new book related to discipline.
The host briefly mentions having a conversation with Ryan Holiday about his new book. This reference highlights the connection between discipline and overcoming challenges.
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