Podcast Episodes

S29 E3: "Brainhacker: Master Memory, Focus, Emotions, and More to Unleash the Genius Within" by Dave Farrow

Today, two-time Guinness World Record memory champ Dave Farrow shares practical tips you can use to “rewire” your brain and boost its power.

3 years, 1 month ago

S29 E2: "Happier Hour: How to Beat Distraction, Expand Your Time, and Focus on What Matters Most" by Cassie Holmes

Our most precious resource isn’t money. It’s time. We are allotted just 24 hours a day, and we live in a culture that keeps us feeling “time poor.” S…

3 years, 1 month ago

S29 E1: “Stolen Focus: Why You Can't Pay Attention—and How to Think Deeply Again” by Johann Hari

You may have noticed that the kind of focus we all need to get stuff done is harder and harder to come by. But fear not. To help you get back on trac…

3 years, 1 month ago

Encore: Plan on Fridays (Laura Vanderkam)

In the final installment of the master class based on her book “Tranquility by Tuesday,” productivity expert Laura Vanderkam says nailing your work-l…

3 years, 1 month ago

Encore: Effortful Before Effortless (Laura Vanderkam)

Do effortful fun before effortless fun. But what's the difference? Laura explains in today's mini masterclass.

3 years, 2 months ago

Encore: Take One Night for Yourself (Laura Vanderkam)

To renew your spirits, Laura says you need to take some time for yourself.

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3 years, 2 months ago

Encore: Have One Big Adventure and One Little Adventure (Laura Vanderkam)

You know what you need? An adventure. That's right. You don't have to wait until your next vacation. You can — and should — make it a habit to do sur…

3 years, 2 months ago

Encore: You Need a Bedtime (Laura Vanderkam)

In "Tranquility by Tuesday," time management guru Laura Vanderkam shares tools you can use to finally make time for the activities you love. But befo…

3 years, 2 months ago

S28 E5: How To Say No To Pushy Askers (Vanessa Patrick)

In the final installment of her interview, Vanessa Patrick ("The Power of Saying No") gives us tips for turning down the pushy people in our lives.

3 years, 2 months ago

S28 E4: Use a Cost-Benefit Framework To Decipher the Asks That Come Your Way (Vanessa Patrick)

Today: The difference between "pass the salt" and "bake your favorite lasagna" asks.

3 years, 2 months ago