Growth Mindset Psychology: The Science of Self-Improvement

7 Time-Management Tools for Busy Mortals


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"Get busy living or get busy dying" - time management focuses on endless productivity but that might not be the only thing we should optimize for.


Life is short and it's easy to run around trying to do everything and missing the important stuff. Overcome existential overwhelm and falling into efficiency traps with the 7 mental models for working on the right priorities and getting stuff done.


This episode discusses some of the best lessons from the book "4000 Weeks: Time and how to use it" by Oliver Burkeman.


Whether you're seeking a fresh perspective on time management, eager to harness your creative potential through deliberate procrastination, or simply yearning for a more fulfilling and purpose-driven life, this episode is your guide to reimagining success on your own terms. Learn to become the main character in your unique story, optimize your precious time, and enrich each moment with profound insights from our thought-provoking episode.


Uncover the secrets that can transform your approach to productivity, and elevate your sense of fulfillment. Take control of your narrative and craft your own path to success.


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Through a process of honest self-reflection of what is holding us back and what is driving us forward, we can lose the ego and build awareness of how to be the best we can be.


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Show: Growth Mindset, psychology of self-improvement

Episode: 7 Time-Management Tools for Mortals


00:00 Impact of the Efficiency Mindset on Our Lives

01:32 Questioning the Hustler Mentality

02:34 7 Insights from 4000 weeks book

02:59 #1 - Tracing the Roots

04:42 #2 - Navigating Existential Overwhelm

06:33 #3 - The Efficiency Trap

08:00 #4 - Embracing procrastinationĀ 

10:18 ADVERT

11:23 #5 - Elevating Enjoyment

13:49 #6 - Stepping into the Spotlight

15:48 #7 - Enriching your remaining weeks

17:32 Live Life with only 4,000 Weeks - Time Management for Mortals


Topics:

Growth Mindset, Psychology, Success, Self-Improvement, Time Mastery, Crafting Your Narrative, Efficiency, Productivity, Procrastination, Personal Growth, Unconventional Wisdom, Balanced Success, Embracing Joy, Life Enrichment, Getting Stuff Done, 4000 weeks, Benefits of procrastination, Stopping Procrastination, Oliver Burkeman, time-management for mortals.

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