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Join the journey of discovering practical solutions to your life, based on modern research, that will help you have less stress, greater passion, and amazing results. On First Things, join Dr. Brando... more
FAQs about First Things:How many episodes does First Things have?The podcast currently has 157 episodes available.
January 27, 2023#105 - Finding Your PassionsIn this episode, we go through nine steps to find your passion in life. I also present an alternative to "Abandon everything and pursue your passions" ... and suggest that "Do what you like/love to enable what you love" is often a great strategy to use ... as long as you don't find yourself wasting months and years not doing anything with your passions....more35minPlay
January 20, 2023#104 - Revenge of MultitaskingIn this episode, we return to the topic of multitasking. We do an experiment showing how multitasking can double or triple your efforts, how multitasking is actually switchtasking, and how there might be some times you do actually want to do more than one thing at time....more31minPlay
January 13, 2023#103 - Done is Better Than PerfectIn this episode, we tackle the issue of perfectionism. We discuss how it is true that done is better than perfect....more34minPlay
January 06, 2023#102 - Back AgainI am returning to podcasting! I talk about what I've been doing and what we will be covering in the new year....more14minPlay
July 21, 2019#101 - My Current Sleep and Reading HacksIn this episode, you will— Learn about my crazy summer. :D Discover my recent hacks regarding sleep, reading, and planning. Hear a preview of what will be covered in future weeks. ...more20minPlay
June 14, 2019#100 - Rule 4: Drain the ShallowsIn this episode, you will— Learn about the various aspects of life that can be considered “shallows” Discover various ways we can “drain the shallows” to regain more time in our day Hear about specific strategies to deal with meetings and email Be offered a free worksheet/guide on the topic of this month. Hear a preview of what will be covered in future weeks. For a free worksheet/guide on this study, please click here....more26minPlay
May 24, 2019#099 - Rule 3: Quit Social MediaIn this episode, you will— Learn that we can become addicted to social media Discover that we often use social media if it provides any benefit to our lives Hear about the "craftsman" approach to deciding which social media to keep in our lives Be offered a free worksheet/guide on the topic of this month. Hear a preview of what will be covered in future weeks. For a free worksheet/guide on this study, please click here....more36minPlay
May 17, 2019Life Happens ...In this episode, I talk about the hectic last few weeks I've had ... and some of the lessons I've learned. We will return to our previous study in the next podcast....more25minPlay
April 26, 2019#098 - Rule 2: Embrace BoredomIn this episode, you will— Learn that we can become addicted to avoiding boredom Discover that it is not unusual for your mind to wander Hear about strategies to minimize addiction to distractions Learn the importance of scheduling your distractions Be offered a free worksheet/guide on the topic of this month. Hear a preview of what will be covered in future weeks. For a free worksheet/guide on this study, please click here....more32minPlay
April 18, 2019#097 - Rule 1: Work DeeplyIn this episode, you will— Learn about the 4 approaches to Deep Work: Monastic Bi-modal Rhythmic Journalistic Discover why I think an emphasis on Rhythmic (with occasional Journalistic) is the best approach for most people Hear about strategies you want to put into place when doing Deep Work Learn the importance of measuring Deep Work, and how your output isn't the best way to measure it Be offered a free worksheet/guide on the topic of this month. Hear a preview of what will be covered in future weeks. For a free worksheet/guide on this study, please click here....more26minPlay
FAQs about First Things:How many episodes does First Things have?The podcast currently has 157 episodes available.