In today's episode, Nate discusses the surprising benefits of boredom. He shares how a Harvard professor's video and a psychological experiment influenced his perspective. Our brains need time to wander, a state crucial for creative thinking. The constant presence of smartphones has eliminated the crucial time our brains need to wander. Nate offers simple ways to reintroduce boredom into daily life.

In today's episode, Nate discusses the surprising benefits of boredom. He shares how a Harvard professor's video and a psychological experiment influenced his perspective. Our brains need time to wander, a state crucial for creative thinking. The constant presence of smartphones has eliminated the crucial time our brains need to wander. Nate offers simple ways to reintroduce boredom into daily life.

6 - How to Use Boredom as a Secret Weapon for Success

What does it mean to live well and die without regret? Life and Death is a podcast about time, meaning, purpose, and the lessons we learn when we confront mortality.Join host Nate Hollingsworth as he speaks with thinkers, creators, and everyday legends about how to use our limited time wisely, build a meaningful life, and face the end with clarity.

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What does it mean to live well and die without regret? Life and Death is a podcast about time, meaning, purpose, and the lessons we learn when we confront mortality. Join host Nate Hollingsworth as he speaks with thinkers, creators, and everyday legends about how to use our limited time wisely, build a meaningful life, and face the end with clarity.

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6 - How to Use Boredom as a Secret Weapon for Success

6 - How to Use Boredom as a Secret Weapon for Success