Who Cares?

The Real Reason You’re Burnt Out Before Lunch


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In this episode of The Who Cares? Podcast, Jeff Jackel and Jay O’Brien explore the subtle yet powerful force that saps our energy and attention every day: the sheer number of trivial decisions we make. From picking out clothes in the morning to sorting through email spam, they reveal how these “micro-decisions” stack up and silently wreck your focus. 

 

🎯 What You’ll Learn: 

What decision fatigue actually is (yes, it’s a real, science-backed phenomenon) 

How simplifying your routines can lead to massive productivity gains 

Why Jeff laid out his clothes like a schoolkid—and how it actually helped 

The surprising energy cost of long-winded conversations (sorry, Mom) 

How to create systems that protect your time and attention 

Why eliminating noise is more powerful than "working harder" 

What it really means to work smarter, not harder 

 

This episode is a mix of hilarious side tangents (including junk mail rage, back injuries from laundry, and a dig at turtlenecks) and actionable takeaways to help you reclaim your mental bandwidth. 

If you're a business leader, entrepreneur, or just someone trying to do more with less energy—this one’s for you. 

 

🔁 Referenced in this episode: 

Die With Zero by Bill Perkins 

Getting Things Done by David Allen 

Steve Jobs, Mark Zuckerberg, and the minimalist clothing philosophy 

The myth of multitasking & the truth about deep focus 

Why we should all strive to “return to the left margin” in conversations 😂 

 

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Who Cares?By Jeff Jackel, Jay O'Brien