Deviate

Sarah von Bargen is here to help you correct your bad self-help habits


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“Better or happier usually takes much less time than we think.” – Sarah Von Bargen

Sarah Von Bargen (@yesandyesblog) is a writer, teacher, and business/lifestyle consultant. Her work focuses on goal-setting, work/life balance, productivity habits, money management, and the pursuit of happiness.

In this episode of Deviate, Rolf and Sarah deconstruct her six principles for identifying, embracing, and maintaining happiness:

  • Principle #1: You’re probably not the exception to the rule (6:30)
  • Principle #2: Stop pretending it’s easy (15:30)
  • Principle #3: The truth about work/life balance is that you’re going to find “success” a lot slower if you have that balance (17:30)
  • Principle #4: Track your process not your progress (37:30)
  • Principle #5: You probably can’t predict what will work (45:50)
  • Principle #6: Don’t set goals you can’t control (50:00)
  • For more from Sarah, check out her blog, yesandyes.org

    Notable Links:

    • Moment (productivity app)
    • Pomodoro Technique (time management method)
    • Freedom (productivity app)
    • Anti-Social (productivity app)
    • Association of Writers and Writing Programs Conference
    • Everest mountaineer Alison Levine on introversion and finding mentors (episode of Deviate with Rolf Potts podcast
    • True Story (interview series, by Sarah Von Bargen)
    • Robert Johnson sold his soul to the devil in Rosedale, Mississippi, by Rolf Potts (article)
    • The Deviate theme music comes from the title track of Cedar Van Tassel’s 2017 album Lumber.

      Note: We don’t host a “comments” section, but we’re happy to hear your questions and insights via email, at [email protected].

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