The OverAnalyzers

Why we fantasize about the future, pass things off to Future You, and never choose between "do" and "don't"; it's always "do" or "do later".

We respond to your questions, such as: 

Are our brains changing with new technology?

What are your life's timelines?

What are some ways to avoid distractions?

Should I teach myself or go to college?

Do you plan to do a live show?

Did you ever try to be a professional musician?

Podcast mentioned: What Would My Shrink Say? at 44:06

https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/perfectionism/id1377854858?i=1000439199160

We discuss the pros and cons of being a perfectionist.

Are geniuses just people who became obsessed with the right thing? What made Einstein almost lose his mind? Why is Mike so fascinated with light bulbs? Let's talk about obsession.

Paul Graham's Bus Ticket Theory of Genius (article): http://paulgraham.com/genius.html

Three years ago Michael abandoned his successful YouTube channel, right as it was achieving the success he had always hoped for. Other content creators disappear just like Michael did. This is why.

Social media is a constant, relentless distraction. It's designed to be addictive and works like gambling. It changes the way you think, wrecks your attention span, and teaches you to seek instant gratification. So... what do you do about it?

Who we are, what we do, and why we want to talk about things like obsession, procrastination, and how to get things done.