S29 E4: "Thoreau's Axe: Distraction and Discipline in American Culture" (Caleb Smith)
What can a 19th-century naturalist teach us about reclaiming our attention? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
24 Aug 202311min
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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
23 Aug 202310min
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.” Since we can’t add more hours to the day, how can we experience our lives as richer? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
22 Aug 202310min
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 track, we've called in some of the smartest writers we know to give us their take on the attention crisis and what we can do about it. All this week, we'll be hearing from them. First up is journalist Johann Hari. Johann is the author of three New York Times bestsellers, and he joins us today to share some key insights from his latest, "Stolen Focus: Why You Can't Pay Attention—and How to Think Deeply Again." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
21 Aug 202312min
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-life balance comes down to how you use your Fridays. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
18 Aug 202315min
Encore: Effortful Before Effortless (Laura Vanderkam)
Do effortful fun before effortless fun. But what's the difference? Laura explains in today's mini masterclass. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
17 Aug 202310min
Encore: Take One Night for Yourself (Laura Vanderkam)
To renew your spirits, Laura says you need to take some time for yourself. --- Download the Next Big Idea app and listen to hundreds of the world's bestselling authors summarize their books in just 12 minutes. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
16 Aug 202310min
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 surprising, novel things on the reg. And, yes, we know you're thinking: "How can I fit that in with everything else I have going on?" Don't worry. Laura Vanderkam has a simple solution for making adventures of all sizes part of your routine. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
15 Aug 202310min
