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Back to SearchWhy Self-Improvement Should Be a Group Activity - DBR 100
Episode 100
Change is hard because we are habitual creatures. This episode explores how to leverage our powerful social nature to overcome the difficulty of self-improvement and achieve mastery. Getting better a…
Published on 1 month ago
Cognitive Ergonomics for the Pain of Productivity Anxiety - DBR 099
Episode 99
Are you struggling with productivity anxiety—that feeling of drowning or running on a treadmill? You are not alone; 80% of workers report this struggle. This episode shifts the rhetoric away from sel…
Published on 1 month, 1 week ago
The Art and Science of Focus for Knowledge Workers - DBR 098
Episode 98
In a world of constant distractions, our ability to focus is a skill under threat. This episode explores why mastering focus is not just about productivity but about doing our best work and leading a…
Published on 1 month, 2 weeks ago
Fables of Work: Hard Work #2 - Beyond the "Brute Force" Model - DBR 097
Episode 97
"Work hard" is common advice, but what does it really mean? This episode challenges the one-dimensional view of success and "hustle culture." It explores the limitations of the "brute force method" a…
Published on 1 month, 3 weeks ago
What is Attention Compass and how will it help me? (Classic Episode) - DBR 096
Episode 96
What is Attention Compass and How will it help me? (Classic Episode) This is one of a series of posts that are going to discuss Attention Compass in detail. Attention Compass is my proprietary tool a…
Published on 2 months ago
From Sirens to Tags: Categorizing Information for Executive Function - DBR 095
Episode 95
We are constantly bombarded with information, and the challenge is to make that flow work for us, not against us. This episode explores how our brains instinctively make meaning and categorize inform…
Published on 2 months, 1 week ago
The Hidden Personal Secret to Group Information Management - DBR 094
Episode 94
Is your team's knowledge siloed and difficult to find? We often focus on personal organization, but effective group information management is the key to a cohesive and successful team. This episode c…
Published on 2 months, 2 weeks ago
The Strategic "No" - the Master Skill of Attention Management - DBR 093
Episode 93
Your attention is your most valuable asset, but it's constantly under assault from an "infinite" number of tasks and requests. This episode provides the understanding and practical tactics to confid…
Published on 2 months, 3 weeks ago
The Enduring Principles of AI for Knowledge Workers - DBR 092
Episode 92
AI is changing at a breathtaking pace, but its foundational principles and impacts on knowledge work are likely to persist. This episode dives into these enduring truths, moving beyond specific featu…
Published on 2 months, 4 weeks ago
Architecting Your Digital Sanctuary - an application of 'monk mode' - DBR 091
Episode 91
Episode 91: Architecting Your Digital Sanctuary Feeling overwhelmed by distractions and struggling to find focus in your work? This episode explores the concept of "monk mode" transformed into a pr…
Published on 3 months ago