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The Copper Connection PodcastPlumbing Revision: Sanitation & Drainage MasterclassThe Copper Connection Podcast – Season 2, Episode 43.Struggling with Unit 217? This deep-dive masterclass is designed to help Level 2 plumbing students and apprentices master Sanitation and Drainage for exam success.In this episode of The Copper Connection, host and plumbing tutor Chris Bailey breaks down one of the most challenging units in the Level 2 qualification. We move beyond the textbook to explore the "why" behind the regulations, following the journey of water from the roof to the sewer and from the appliance to the atmosphere.Whether you are a City & Guilds or EAL ap...
2026-02-1513 min
The Copper Connection PodcastMasterclass: Electrical & Scientific Principles Exam Prep for your Level 2 PlumbingThe Copper Connection Podcast – Season 2, Episode 42. Masterclass: Electrical & Scientific Principles Exam Prep for your Level 2 PlumbingLevel 2 plumbing students and construction apprentices — this Unit 213 revision episode makes the “science bit” finally click.Master pressure, heat transfer, water properties, materials, and electrical safety in a clear, exam-focused recap.Welcome back to The Copper Connection Podcast with Chris Bailey, Plumbing Tutor and Industry Mentor. If Unit 213 (Electrical and Scientific Principles) feels overwhelming, you’re not alone — but it’s also one of the easiest units to score well in once you understand how it links to real plumbi...
2026-02-1512 min
The Copper Connection PodcastCentral Heating Breakdown: Central Heating Principles Made Simple for Level 2 StudentsThe Copper Connection Podcast – Season 2, Episode 39.Exams on the horizon? This episode could be your secret weapon. Host Chris Bailey breaks down Central Heating System Principles in a way that actually sticks—perfect for Level 2 plumbing students, apprentices, and anyone revising for technical assessments.Discover the difference between gravity and pumped circulation, why one-pipe systems leave radiators progressively colder, and the critical role of open vent pipes, cold feed pipes, and the neutral point. Chris uses real-world stories—like the apprentice who spent hours trying to balance a system that couldn't be balanced—to show...
2026-02-0113 min
The Copper Connection PodcastFoundations Explained: Building Technology Revision for Plumbing & Construction ApprenticesThe Copper Connection Podcast – Season 2, Episode 38.Exams are coming up—and if you're revising Building Technology, this episode is for you.In this episode of The Copper Connection Podcast, host Chris Bailey takes you underground to explore substructure and foundations—the hidden backbone of every building. Whether you're a plumbing apprentice, construction student, or working towards your Level 2 or Level 3 qualification, understanding foundations isn't just exam knowledge—it's real-world trade intelligence.Chris shares the story of Jake, a second-year apprentice who thought foundations "weren't his problem"—until a job went sideways and he rea...
2026-02-0112 min
Time and Attention164: 50 Shades of GoalsOn this episode, we chat about the four types of goals we set—including outcome goals versus process goals, and learning goals versus performance goals!
Here’s the link to Chris’s book, which digs more into these ideas!
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2026-01-2029 min
Time and Attention164: 50 Shades of GoalsOn this episode, we chat about the four types of goals we set—including outcome goals versus process goals, and learning goals versus performance goals!
Here’s the link to Chris’s book, which digs more into these ideas!
You can listen (and subscribe) to the podcast below!
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2026-01-2029 minChris BaileyPodcast: 50 Shades of GoalsOn this episode, we chat about the four types of goals we set—including outcome goals versus process goals, and learning goals versus performance goals!
Here’s the link to Chris’s book, which digs more into these ideas!
You can listen (and subscribe) to the podcast below!
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2026-01-2029 min
The Copper Connection PodcastOnsite vs Offsite Construction: What Every Plumbing & Trade Apprentice Must KnowThe Copper Connection Podcast – Season 2, Episode 34.Confused about onsite vs offsite construction methods? In this episode of The Copper Connection Podcast, host Chris Bailey breaks down everything trade students and apprentices need to know about traditional and modern construction techniques.You'll learn:✅ The difference between first fix and second fix (and why it matters for plumbers, electricians, and all trades)✅ Traditional construction methods still used today: timber frame, steel frame, brick and block✅ Modern construction technology: modular building, prefabrication, 3D printing, drones, and robotics✅ Why offsite co...
2026-01-1813 min
The Copper Connection PodcastThe Instant Hot Water Revolution: Why Every Plumbing Student Needs to Master These SystemsStruggling to understand instantaneous hot water systems for your plumbing exams? In this episode of The Copper Connection Podcast, host Chris Bailey breaks down everything Level 2 plumbing students and apprentices need to know about modern hot water heating systems—from localised single-point heaters to combination boilers, thermal stores, and multi-point instantaneous units.You'll learn how each system works, when to use them on site, and the key technical details that show up in exams and practical assessments. Chris explains complex concepts like Bernoulli's principle, venturi tubes, and diverter valves in simple, relatable language—using real-world examples from...
2026-01-1211 minTime and Attention163: Intentional (Goal Attainment)
On this episode, we chat about Chris’s new book, Intentional, which is about the science of goal attainment!
Here’s a link to the book.
And here’s a link to learn more about it.
Enjoy!
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2026-01-0633 minChris BaileyPodcast: Chris’s New Book, Intentional!
On this episode, we chat about Chris’s new book, Intentional, which is about the science of goal attainment!
Here’s a link to the book.
And here’s a link to learn more about it.
Enjoy!
You can listen (and subscribe) to the podcast below!
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2026-01-0633 minTime and Attention163: Intentional (Goal Attainment)
On this episode, we chat about Chris’s new book, Intentional, which is about the science of goal attainment!
Here’s a link to the book.
And here’s a link to learn more about it.
Enjoy!
You can listen (and subscribe) to the podcast below!
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2026-01-0633 minChris BaileyPodcast: Nobody Cares About Productivity During the Holidays
On this episode, we reflect back at the year and look to 2026, when Chris’s book Intentional will come out :-)
Have a great holiday!
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2025-12-2315 minTime and Attention162: Nobody Cares About Productivity During the Holidays
On this episode, we reflect back at the year and look to 2026, when Chris’s book Intentional will come out :-)
Have a great holiday!
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2025-12-2315 minTime and Attention162: Nobody Cares About Productivity During the Holidays
On this episode, we reflect back at the year and look to 2026, when Chris’s book Intentional will come out :-)
Have a great holiday!
You can listen (and subscribe) to the podcast below!
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2025-12-2315 min
The Copper Connection PodcastOpen Vented Heating Systems Explained: Essential Knowledge for Plumbing ApprenticesThe Copper Connection Podcast – Season 2, Episode 30.Master open vented heating systems and boost your plumbing career.In this episode of The Copper Connection Podcast, host Chris Bailey breaks down everything plumbing apprentices and T-Level students need to know about open vented heating systems. Whether you're studying for your technical qualification, working on-site, or preparing for assessments, this episode delivers clear, practical knowledge you can use immediately.You'll learn:✅ The role of the open vent pipe, cold feed, and feed & expansion cistern✅ Why correct vent pipe installation is critic...
2025-12-2114 min
The Copper Connection PodcastPlumbing Basics: Understanding Direct Cold Water Supply Systems for BeginnersThe Copper Connection Podcast – Season 2, Episode 29Master direct cold water systems and boost your plumbing knowledge with this essential guide for students and apprentices.In Episode 29 of The Copper Connection Podcast, host Chris Bailey breaks down everything you need to know about direct cold water systems—one of the most common setups you'll encounter in modern UK homes. Whether you're studying for your plumbing qualifications, working through your apprenticeship, or just starting out in the construction trades, this episode will help you understand how water gets from the mains to the tap, what comp...
2025-12-1413 min
The Copper Connection PodcastWhy Your Kitchen Tap is Different – Indirect Cold Water Systems Explained for Plumbing StudentsThe Copper Connection Podcast – Season 2, Episode 28Ever wondered why your kitchen tap feels different from your bathroom tap? In this episode of The Copper Connection Podcast, host Chris Bailey breaks down indirect cold water systems – one of the most important topics for plumbing students, apprentices, and anyone studying for their T-Level qualifications.You'll learn how indirect systems work, why the kitchen tap stays on the mains for drinking water, and how a storage cistern in the loft feeds the rest of your home. Chris explains the key components – from float-operated valves to overflow pipes...
2025-12-1413 minTime and Attention161: The Intention Stack
On this episode, we chat about a central idea from Chris’s new book, Intentional: The Intention Stack!
Here’s the image we chat about in the episode:
You can listen (and subscribe) to the podcast below!
All the timelines across which we are intentional.
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2025-12-1127 minTime and Attention161: The Intention Stack
On this episode, we chat about a central idea from Chris’s new book, Intentional: The Intention Stack!
Here’s the image we chat about in the episode:
You can listen (and subscribe) to the podcast below!
All the timelines across which we are intentional.
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2025-12-1127 min
The Copper Connection PodcastWater Regulations Explained: Stop Contamination, Waste & Bad InstallationsThe Copper Connection Podcast – Season 2, Episode 27Water regulations feel like “just another thing to revise”… until you see what can go wrong.In this episode of The Copper Connection Podcast, host Chris Bailey breaks down the five major dangers the Water Supply (Water Fittings) Regulations 1999 are designed to prevent — using real stories, relatable student scenarios, and simple, clear explanations.Whether you’re a Level 2 or Level 3 plumbing apprentice, a construction learner, or someone working toward UK technical qualifications, this episode gives you the exact understanding you need to stay safe, legal, and professional o...
2025-12-0710 min
The Copper Connection PodcastPaperwork on Site: The Hidden Power of Construction Documents for ApprenticesOn real construction sites, paperwork runs the job—but most students and apprentices never get it properly explained. In this episode of The Copper Connection Podcast, host Chris Bailey breaks down the key documents used in construction projects in a clear, no-jargon way designed for plumbing and building services learners.You’ll learn how take-off sheets turn drawings into material lists, why contracts and schedules of rates matter for your pay and workload, the real difference between estimates and quotes, and how delivery notes, purchase orders, bills of quantities, and wiring diagrams keep projects on track. Chri...
2025-11-3015 min
The Copper Connection PodcastRetrofit, Renewables and Real Work: Sustainability for T Level Building Services StudentsSustainability isn’t just a buzzword – it’s shaping the future of plumbing, building services, and construction careers across the UK. In this episode of The Copper Connection Podcast, host Chris Bailey breaks down what sustainability really means for students, apprentices, and anyone working towards T Levels and technical qualifications in the built environment.You’ll learn how construction contributes to UK carbon emissions, why space and hot water heating are such big players, and how smarter design, planning and site practices can transform the way we build. We unpack key concepts like sustainable construction, protecting the natu...
2025-11-3019 min
The Copper Connection PodcastHow the Construction Supply Chain Works: Essential Knowledge for Trade Students & ApprenticesStruggling to understand how construction projects actually come together? In Episode 21 of The Copper Connection Podcast, host Chris Bailey breaks down supply chain integration in construction—and why it matters for every plumbing and construction apprentice.Learn who the key players are in any building project, from clients and architects to sub-contractors and suppliers. Discover how effective planning, communication, and collaboration prevent costly delays, site chaos, and damaged reputations. Chris shares real-world stories, practical examples, and explains how understanding the supply chain makes you a better tradesperson—whether you're studying for your T-Level, NVQ, or working on s...
2025-11-1612 min
The Copper Connection PodcastThe Whole Building Concept Explained: Life Cycle Assessment for Plumbing & Construction StudentsIn Episode 20 of The Copper Connection Podcast, host Chris Bailey breaks down the complete building life cycle – from raw materials to demolition and recycling. Perfect for plumbing students, construction apprentices, and anyone studying T Level Building Services Engineering qualifications.You'll learn:✅ What the whole building concept means and why it matters for your career✅ How life cycle assessment (LCA) impacts every construction project✅ Practical ways to recycle, repurpose, and reuse building materials on site✅ Why metals like copper, steel, and lead are sustainability superstars✅ UK environmental legislation...
2025-11-1615 minTime and Attention159: Waking Up Early
On this episode, we chat about Chris’s experiment to wake up at 5:30 every morning for a month—including what he learned from it, what he’d do differently, and what the research says about our wakeup time and daily productivity. We also dig into his experiment to drink only water for a month—cutting out sugary drinks, caffeine, and booze.
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2025-11-1135 minTime and Attention159: Waking Up Early
On this episode, we chat about Chris’s experiment to wake up at 5:30 every morning for a month—including what he learned from it, what he’d do differently, and what the research says about our wakeup time and daily productivity. We also dig into his experiment to drink only water for a month—cutting out sugary drinks, caffeine, and booze.
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2025-11-1135 min
The Copper Connection PodcastDesign Principles Part 2 - Modern Construction Methods, Building Regulations & Sustainable DesignThe Copper Connection Podcast – Season 2, Episode 18: Design Principles Part 2On this episode of The Copper Connection Podcast, host Chris Bailey explores the essential design principles that shape modern construction projects — from aesthetics and buildability to cutting-edge construction methods, Building Regulations, and heritage building considerations. Whether you're designing residential homes, commercial buildings, or national infrastructure, this episode breaks down the factors that turn concepts into compliant, sustainable, and buildable structures.We cover the four key design considerations for infrastructure: climate (achieving net zero by 2050), people (human-scale, accessible design), places (community identity and ecosystem support), and valu...
2025-11-0915 min
The Copper Connection PodcastUnderstanding the Structure of the Construction Industry: Business Types, Clients & Project CapabilityThe Copper Connection Podcast – Season 2, Episode 17On this episode of The Copper Connection Podcast, host Chris Bailey breaks down the structure of the construction industry — a comprehensive guide to understanding business types, client categories, and what determines whether a company can take on a project. Whether you're a sole trader, working for an SME, or employed by a major contractor, this episode helps you understand where you fit in the industry and how different players work together.We explore the full spectrum of construction businesses: from sole traders plastering rooms and tiling floors, to cont...
2025-11-0211 minTime and Attention158: Working 90-Hour Weeks
On this episode, we chat about lessons learned from two of Chris’s experiments—one to work 90-hour weeks for a month, and another to take a three-hour afternoon siesta for three weeks!
Links mentioned in this episode:
Chris’s new book: Intentional: How to Finish What You Start !
Chris’s article: 10 huge productivity lessons I learned working 90-hour weeks last month
Chris’s article: Productivity Experiment: Should you take a three-hour afternoon siesta?
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2025-10-2841 minTime and Attention158: Working 90-Hour Weeks
On this episode, we chat about lessons learned from two of Chris’s experiments—one to work 90-hour weeks for a month, and another to take a three-hour afternoon siesta for three weeks!
Links mentioned in this episode:
Chris’s new book: Intentional: How to Finish What You Start !
Chris’s article: 10 huge productivity lessons I learned working 90-hour weeks last month
Chris’s article: Productivity Experiment: Should you take a three-hour afternoon siesta?
You can listen (and subscribe) to the podcast below!
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2025-10-2841 min
The Copper Connection PodcastBenefits of Good Design in Construction: How Smart Design Saves Money, Time & Builds Better CommunitiesThe Copper Connection Podcast – Season 2, Episode 12On this episode of The Copper Connection Podcast, host Chris Bailey explores the critical role of good design in construction projects — going far beyond aesthetics to cover functionality, profitability, sustainability, and community impact. We break down what separates good design from poor design, and why getting it right from the start affects everyone in the construction chain, from clients and consultants to contractors and building services engineers.Chris unpacks the key factors that influence design decisions: budget constraints, location and community fit, energy efficiency requirements under Building Regu...
2025-10-1911 minTime and Attention156: Last Call (And a Review)
On this episode we chat about Chris’s new course and the four webinars that come with it! Signups close September 24. (You can also use the discount code POD30 for another $30 off.)
We also give a brief review of the AirPods Pro 3, which we’re both loving.
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2025-09-2234 minTime and Attention156: Last Call (And a Review)
On this episode we chat about Chris’s new course and the four webinars that come with it! Signups close September 24. (You can also use the discount code POD30 for another $30 off.)
We also give a brief review of the AirPods Pro 3, which we’re both loving.
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2025-09-2234 min
The Copper Connection PodcastEp3 Understanding CLP Pictograms: Safety Symbols in ConstructionThe Copper Connection Podcast – Season 2, Episode 3CLP Pictograms Explained: Hazard Symbols Every Tradesperson Must KnowIn this episode, host Chris Bailey breaks down CLP pictograms — the hazard symbols that every apprentice, student, and construction professional needs to understand.From flammables and corrosives to toxicity and environmental hazards, Chris explains the nine key CLP pictogramsused under UK and EU regulations, why they’re important, and how they keep workers safe on-site.What You’ll Learn in Episode 3:What CLP pictograms are and why they matter in construction.The nine official haz...
2025-09-1414 min
The Copper Connection PodcastEp 2 Safety Signs in Construction: Laws, Best Practices & Life-Saving LessonsWelcome back, builders of tomorrow — to Season 2 of The Copper Connection Podcast!We’re proud to be an award-nominated podcast — and this year, we’re leveling up even further.In this episode, host Chris Bailey takes a deep dive into the vital role of safety signs in the UK construction industry. From legal compliance to real-world application, Chris explains why proper signage isn’t just a box to tick — it’s a life-saving necessity.What You’ll Learn in Episode 2:The four main types of safety signs you’ll see on construct...
2025-09-1415 minTime and Attention154: Why We Procrastinate
On this episode, we begin our deep dive into the science of overcoming procrastination. Topics covered include:
The triggers of aversion;
The logic war that happens in our mind as we procrastinate;
Impulsiveness, perfectionism, and procrastination;
Details on Chris’s upcoming course;
Aversion journaling;
The art of making tasks more challenging.
Links mentioned in this episode:
Chris’s newsletter
Study: Personal values in human life, in Nature Human Behaviour
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2025-08-2637 minTime and Attention154: Why We Procrastinate
On this episode, we begin our deep dive into the science of overcoming procrastination. Topics covered include:
The triggers of aversion;
The logic war that happens in our mind as we procrastinate;
Impulsiveness, perfectionism, and procrastination;
Details on Chris’s upcoming course;
Aversion journaling;
The art of making tasks more challenging.
Links mentioned in this episode:
Chris’s newsletter
Study: Personal values in human life, in Nature Human Behaviour
You can listen (and subscribe) to the podcast below!
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2025-08-2637 minThe Copper Connection PodcastSeason 1 Recap: 50 Episodes That Built Your FutureWelcome, builders of tomorrow, to the Copper Connection Podcast – your ultimate revision platform for mastering technical qualifications in construction across the UK! Whether you're shaping skyscrapers or crafting homes, this is your go-to destination for all things construction. This week It’s time to celebrate! In this special finale of The Copper Connection, we recap all 50 episodes that supported UK construction students through revision, systems learning, and practical knowledge. Hosted by Chris Bailey, this episode reflects on the topics covered—from plumbing, heating, and health & safety to business skills, sustainability, and entrepreneurship.Whether you’re an appr...
2025-06-1507 minTime and Attention153: Managing Attention
On this episode, we chat about how to create an attentional foundation for deeper focus—and then share some strategies for managing our attention every day. Chris also teases his next book (coming out in January)!
Link mentioned in this episode:
Chris’s Reddit question: Is my book title offensive in the UK?
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2025-05-2731 minTime and Attention153: Managing Attention
On this episode, we chat about how to create an attentional foundation for deeper focus—and then share some strategies for managing our attention every day. Chris also teases his next book (coming out in January)!
Link mentioned in this episode:
Chris’s Reddit question: Is my book title offensive in the UK?
You can listen (and subscribe) to the podcast below!
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2025-05-2731 minTime and Attention149: Everyday Carry
On this episode, we chat about what we carry around with us on the go to get stuff done.
In Chris’s bag:
Lululemon’s closest backpack to Chris’s
22oz Takeya water bottle
Davek Solo umbrella (the best umbrella)
Davek Mini Umbrella
Sonos Ace headphones
AirPods Pro earbuds
The book Chris mentioned: Our Green Garden, by Diana Beresford-Kroeger
MacBook Pro
In Ardyn’s bag:
Ardyn’s go-to handbag company
Bellroy laptop case
Neat little screen wipe/cleaner thing
Pilot V5: Lid, Click
Matt and Nat backpack
Kobo Clara BW (available in Canada)
Gr...
2025-04-0134 minTime and Attention149: Everyday Carry
On this episode, we chat about what we carry around with us on the go to get stuff done.
In Chris’s bag:
Lululemon’s closest backpack to Chris’s
22oz Takeya water bottle
Davek Solo umbrella (the best umbrella)
Davek Mini Umbrella
Sonos Ace headphones
AirPods Pro earbuds
The book Chris mentioned: Our Green Garden, by Diana Beresford-Kroeger
MacBook Pro
In Ardyn’s bag:
Ardyn’s go-to handbag company
Bellroy laptop case
Neat little screen wipe/cleaner thing
Pilot V5: Lid, Click
Matt and Nat backpack
Kobo Clara BW (available in Canada)
Gr...
2025-04-0134 minTime and Attention144: Bad Productivity Advice
On this episode, we chat about how to separate good productivity advice from bad.
Links mentioned in this episode:
Reddit post: **ck your productivity system. Seriously.
Chris’s article: Don’t use productivity advice to procrastinate
You can listen (and subscribe) to the podcast below!
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2025-01-2122 minTime and Attention144: Bad Productivity Advice
On this episode, we chat about how to separate good productivity advice from bad.
Links mentioned in this episode:
Reddit post: **ck your productivity system. Seriously.
Chris’s article: Don’t use productivity advice to procrastinate
You can listen (and subscribe) to the podcast below!
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2025-01-2122 minTime and Attention143: The End of Year Survey
Here’s a link to the survey to help determine what I write about next year!
We hope you have an incredible holiday!
—Chris and Ardyn
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2024-12-1924 minTime and Attention143: The End of Year Survey
Here’s a link to the survey to help determine what I write about next year!
We hope you have an incredible holiday!
—Chris and Ardyn
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2024-12-1924 minTime and AttentionPart one of our deep dive into meetings!
On this episode, we chat about the science behind meetings—along with the value and annoyances they bring. Topics covered include:
Chris’s review of the Staples coworking space;
What makes meetings so draining;
The four main purposes of meetings;
How many meetings we have a week;
Collaborative versus focused work;
The incremental cost of meetings;
Links mentioned in this episode:
Paper: Do We Really Need Another Meeting? The Science of Workplace Meetings (Mroz; Allen; Verhoeven; Shuffler)
Paper: Virtual Work Meetings During the COVID-19 Pandemic: The Good, Bad, and Ugly (Karll; Peluchette; Aghakhani)
You can list...
2024-06-2528 minTime and AttentionPart one of our deep dive into meetings!
On this episode, we chat about the science behind meetings—along with the value and annoyances they bring. Topics covered include:
Chris’s review of the Staples coworking space;
What makes meetings so draining;
The four main purposes of meetings;
How many meetings we have a week;
Collaborative versus focused work;
The incremental cost of meetings;
Links mentioned in this episode:
Paper: Do We Really Need Another Meeting? The Science of Workplace Meetings (Mroz; Allen; Verhoeven; Shuffler)
Paper: Virtual Work Meetings During the COVID-19 Pandemic: The Good, Bad, and Ugly (Karll; Peluchette; Aghakhani)
You can...
2024-06-2528 minTime and Attention124: Home Screens
On this episode, we chat about our phone home screens, debate about whose is better, and talk about whether “focus modes” should drive what’s on our home screen.
Chris’s home screen:
Ardyn’s home screen:
A few links mentioned on the episode:
Locket app: iOS; Android;
Pedometer++ on iOS;
ChatGPT voice assistant;
Kijiji wikipedia page;
Withings Body Scan.
You can listen (and subscribe) to the podcast below!
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2024-03-1940 minTime and Attention124: Home Screens
On this episode, we chat about our phone home screens, debate about whose is better, and talk about whether “focus modes” should drive what’s on our home screen.
Chris’s home screen:
Ardyn’s home screen:
A few links mentioned on the episode:
Locket app: iOS; Android;
Pedometer++ on iOS;
ChatGPT voice assistant;
Kijiji wikipedia page;
Withings Body Scan.
You can listen (and subscribe) to the podcast below!
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2024-03-1940 minTime and Attention122: The Fake Commute
On this episode, we chat about the perks and benefits of doing a “fake commute” each morning. Topics covered include:
Chris’s experiment to do a “fake morning commute”;
The benefits of morning sun;
Other benefits of a fake morning commute;
How commuting variables affect our happiness level;
Pre- and post-work rituals.
Links mentioned in this episode:
Happy City, by Charles Montgomery (great book!)
Research:
The Positive Utility of the Commute: Modeling Ideal Commute Time and Relative Desired Commute Amount
Commuting and Life Satisfaction Revisited: Evidence on a Non-linear Relationship
Does commuting matter to subjective...
2024-02-2017 minTime and Attention122: The Fake Commute
On this episode, we chat about the perks and benefits of doing a “fake commute” each morning. Topics covered include:
Chris’s experiment to do a “fake morning commute”;
The benefits of morning sun;
Other benefits of a fake morning commute;
How commuting variables affect our happiness level;
Pre- and post-work rituals.
Links mentioned in this episode:
Happy City, by Charles Montgomery (great book!)
Research:
The Positive Utility of the Commute: Modeling Ideal Commute Time and Relative Desired Commute Amount
Commuting and Life Satisfaction Revisited: Evidence on a Non-linear Relationship
Does commuting matter to subjective...
2024-02-2017 minTime and Attention119: Books We’re Reading
On this episode, we chat about the best books we’ve recently read and what we’re currently reading. We also rank Chris’s books.
Here are the links mentioned in this episode:
Chris’s books that we chatted about:
How to Calm Your Mind
Hyperfocus
The Productivity Project
Fiction:
Tomorrow, and Tomorrow, and Tomorrow
We Spread
The Classical School
Snow Crash
Charlie and the Chocolate Factory
James and the Giant Peach
Nonfiction:
Stress-Free Productivity
Good Habits Bad Habits
Grit
How to Write a Lot
How Not to Age
Outlive
The Creative Act (and Rick Rubi...
2024-01-0941 minTime and Attention119: Books We’re Reading
On this episode, we chat about the best books we’ve recently read and what we’re currently reading. We also rank Chris’s books.
Here are the links mentioned in this episode:
Chris’s books that we chatted about:
How to Calm Your Mind
Hyperfocus
The Productivity Project
Fiction:
Tomorrow, and Tomorrow, and Tomorrow
We Spread
The Classical School
Snow Crash
Charlie and the Chocolate Factory
James and the Giant Peach
Nonfiction:
Stress-Free Productivity
Good Habits Bad Habits
Grit
How to Write a Lot
How Not to Age
Outlive
The Creative Act (and Rick Rubi...
2024-01-0941 minTime and AttentionThe productivity apps we subscribe to—and what we’re cutting.
On this episode, we chat about the professional accountability groups we’re in, and why they’re helpful. Topics covered include:
A brief chat about Chris’s recent meditation retreat;
What an accountability group is;
The purpose of forming an accountability group;
The structure of our groups and meetings;
How often we meet;
The sweet spot for how big the groups should be.
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2023-11-2137 minTime and Attention116: Accountability Groups
On this episode, we chat about the professional accountability groups we’re in, and why they’re helpful. Topics covered include:
A brief chat about Chris’s recent meditation retreat;
What an accountability group is;
The purpose of forming an accountability group;
The structure of our groups and meetings;
How often we meet;
The sweet spot for how big the groups should be.
You can listen (and subscribe) to the podcast below!
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2023-11-2137 minTime and AttentionThe productivity apps we subscribe to—and what we’re cutting.
On this quickie episode, Chris chats about why you shouldn’t let your to-do list become a source of stress in and of itself.
This episode’s a shortie—Ardyn’s out sick this week—but we still wanted to put something helpful in your feed!
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2023-11-0706 minTime and Attention115: Sick & Thinking About To-Do Lists
On this quickie episode, Chris chats about why you shouldn’t let your to-do list become a source of stress in and of itself.
This episode’s a shortie—Ardyn’s out sick this week—but we still wanted to put something helpful in your feed!
You can listen (and subscribe) to the podcast below!
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2023-11-0706 min
Time and AttentionThe productivity apps we subscribe to—and what we’re cutting.
On this episode, we chat about stimulation fasting. Topics covered include:
What stimulation fasting is;
Why an overstimulated mind can be counterproductive;
“Altitudes” of mental stimulation;
How to conduct a fast of your own;
What Chris and Ardyn are fasting from right now.
Links mentioned in this episode:
Book: How to Calm Your Mind
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2023-08-2929 minTime and Attention110: Stimulation Fasting
On this episode, we chat about stimulation fasting. Topics covered include:
What stimulation fasting is;
Why an overstimulated mind can be counterproductive;
“Altitudes” of mental stimulation;
How to conduct a fast of your own;
What Chris and Ardyn are fasting from right now.
Links mentioned in this episode:
Book: How to Calm Your Mind
You can listen (and subscribe) to the podcast below
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2023-08-2929 minTime and Attention107: Smartphones
On this episode, we chat about lessons learned from Chris’s experiment to switch to a flip phone for a month. Topics covered include:
The impetus for the experiment;
How smartphones are not meant to see switched away from;
The phenomenon of zombiefication;
The correlation between screen time and mental health;
Reflecting on why the smartphone can make us unhappy;
“Time confetti” and our phone;
Why a phone doesn’t provide us with depth of experience;
Raw material for change;
Richness and depth of communication;
Handing our attention to someone else (and why it can be a...
2023-07-1835 minTime and Attention107: Smartphones
On this episode, we chat about lessons learned from Chris’s experiment to switch to a flip phone for a month. Topics covered include:
The impetus for the experiment;
How smartphones are not meant to see switched away from;
The phenomenon of zombiefication;
The correlation between screen time and mental health;
Reflecting on why the smartphone can make us unhappy;
“Time confetti” and our phone;
Why a phone doesn’t provide us with depth of experience;
Raw material for change;
Richness and depth of communication;
Handing our attention to someone else (and why it can be a good...
2023-07-1835 minTime and Attention101: The Flip Phone Experiment
On this episode, we chat about Chris’s experiment to use a flip phone for a month. Topics covered include:
The utility we get from smartphones;
Big phones versus small phones;
The “jobs to be done” theory of using our devices;
How gathering has become digital;
How communication norms have changed over time;
Managing norms within social groups;
Re-evaluating our relationship with our smartphone;
What to be mindful of with our phone.
Links mentioned in this episode:
The Alcatel Go Flip 3;
The Punkt phone;
Book: Amusing Ourselves to Death
Journal article: How many hours does i...
2023-04-2531 minTime and Attention101: The Flip Phone Experiment
On this episode, we chat about Chris’s experiment to use a flip phone for a month. Topics covered include:
The utility we get from smartphones;
Big phones versus small phones;
The “jobs to be done” theory of using our devices;
How gathering has become digital;
How communication norms have changed over time;
Managing norms within social groups;
Re-evaluating our relationship with our smartphone;
What to be mindful of with our phone.
Links mentioned in this episode:
The Alcatel Go Flip 3;
The Punkt phone;
Book: Amusing Ourselves to Death
Journal article: How many hours does i...
2023-04-2531 minTime and Attention97: The Flip Phone Experiment
On this episode, we chat about Chris’s latest experiment, to switch to a flip phone from a smartphone for a period of a month (to start). Topics covered include:
How great the flip phone era was;
How Ardyn feels about this experiment;
The 6 reasons Chris is giving up his smartphone;
The downsides to large screen phones;
Whether smartphones are a net good in our lives;
How personal the technology in our life has become;
The “jobs” we “hire” our devices to do for us.
Links mentioned in this episode:
Article: Here’s why I’m trading...
2023-02-2830 minTime and Attention97: The Flip Phone Experiment
On this episode, we chat about Chris’s latest experiment, to switch to a flip phone from a smartphone for a period of a month (to start). Topics covered include:
How great the flip phone era was;
How Ardyn feels about this experiment;
The 6 reasons Chris is giving up his smartphone;
The downsides to large screen phones;
Whether smartphones are a net good in our lives;
How personal the technology in our life has become;
The “jobs” we “hire” our devices to do for us.
Links mentioned in this episode:
Article: Here’s why I’m trading...
2023-02-2830 minTime and Attention93: The Year of Calm
On this episode, we chat about ideas from Chris’s new book, How to Calm Your Mind!
Topics covered include:
How a calm mind can make us significantly more productive;
How anxiety shrinks our cognitive performance;
What calm actually is;
How anxiety is a spectrum;
How presence is the key to productivity, and how to find it;
The “accomplishment mindset”;
The various drafts of How to Calm Your Mind;
How we need dopamine, and also how it can lead us astray;
Our brain’s “acquisition mentality”;
The three factors that influence the size of the dopamine...
2023-01-0536 minTime and Attention93: The Year of Calm
On this episode, we chat about ideas from Chris’s new book, How to Calm Your Mind!
Topics covered include:
How a calm mind can make us significantly more productive;
How anxiety shrinks our cognitive performance;
What calm actually is;
How anxiety is a spectrum;
How presence is the key to productivity, and how to find it;
The “accomplishment mindset”;
The various drafts of How to Calm Your Mind;
How we need dopamine, and also how it can lead us astray;
Our brain’s “acquisition mentality”;
The three factors that influence the size of the dopamine...
2023-01-0536 min
Time and Attention89: The Weekly Review
On this episode, we chat about our GTD-inspired weekly reviews—and what we include in them. Topics covered include:
What a “weekly review” is;
The steps to doing a weekly review;
How flexible to be with your review;
What we each review every week;
Including an “accomplishments list” in the review;
Working reflections into the weekly review;
The weird way Chris manages his daily schedule;
The confidence a weekly review can give you;
The payoff of a weekly review over time.
Links mentioned in this episode:
Book: Getting Things Done, by David Allen
The GTD Weekly...
2022-11-0824 minTime and Attention89: The Weekly Review
On this episode, we chat about our GTD-inspired weekly reviews—and what we include in them. Topics covered include:
What a “weekly review” is;
The steps to doing a weekly review;
How flexible to be with your review;
What we each review every week;
Including an “accomplishments list” in the review;
Working reflections into the weekly review;
The weird way Chris manages his daily schedule;
The confidence a weekly review can give you;
The payoff of a weekly review over time.
Links mentioned in this episode:
Book: Getting Things Done, by David Allen
The GTD Weekly...
2022-11-0824 minTime and Attention87: Self-Talk
On this episode, we briefly chat about Chris’s new book and then dig into the main topic: self-talk. Topics covered include:
Chris’s next book, How to Calm Your Mind;
The proportion of our internal monologue that’s negative;
How self-talk can get in the way of productivity;
How universal having negative thought patterns is;
How meditation helps tame negative self-talk;
How to not zero in on negative thought patterns;
The idea of “task-unrelated thought”;
How learning to focus helps combat negative self-talk;
How gratitude and keeping an accomplishments list help combat negative self-talk.
Links ment...
2022-10-1124 minTime and Attention87: Self-Talk
On this episode, we briefly chat about Chris’s new book and then dig into the main topic: self-talk. Topics covered include:
Chris’s next book, How to Calm Your Mind;
The proportion of our internal monologue that’s negative;
How self-talk can get in the way of productivity;
How universal having negative thought patterns is;
How meditation helps tame negative self-talk;
How to not zero in on negative thought patterns;
The idea of “task-unrelated thought”;
How learning to focus helps combat negative self-talk;
How gratitude and keeping an accomplishments list help combat negative self-talk.
Links ment...
2022-10-1124 minTime and Attention65: Leaning on Others
On this episode, we chat about getting help from others. Topics covered include:
The difference between collaboration and asking for help;
When we should ask for help at work and at home;
Getting help through asking for feedback;
How to get good feedback from others;
How exactly to ask for help;
The power of anticipating obstacles ahead of time;
Outsourcing getting help;
The importance of respecting the time of others; and
How great it feels to help others.
Link mentioned in this episode:
Honey, I Swept the Floor! via The New York Times
Y...
2021-12-0721 minTime and Attention64: The Extended Mind
On this episode, Annie Murphy Paul and I chat about her fantastic new book, The Extended Mind. Topics covered include:
The “brainbound” way of thinking—and why it’s broken;
How our body can be more rational than our brain;
How to practice “interoception”;
How physical activity, of varying intensities, can support thought;
The power of nature in supporting thought;
How to externalize information to think more clearly;
How open offices affect how we think;
The importance of people and thought.
Link mentioned in this episode:
Andy Clark and David Chalmers’s extended mind theory
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2021-11-2325 minTime and Attention63: Four Thousand Weeks
This week I interview Oliver Burkeman for the podcast. Oliver is the author of the fantastic new book, Four Thousand Weeks. In the episode, we have a fun, wide-ranging conversation about a bunch of topics, including:
The idea of “finitude,” and why it matters;
Our “future-chasing mindset,” which prevents us from enjoying things;
How trying to achieve a perfect mastery over our time can make us miserable;
Where impatience comes from;
The usefulness of productivity advice;
The costs of hoarding our time;
..and more.
Four Thousand Weeks is an incredible read. It covers not just how we s...
2021-10-2634 minTime and Attention62: Time Management
On this super tactical episode of the podcast, we chat about time management. Topics covered include:
What time management is, and why it matters
Becoming more aware of how you spend your time
Scheduling time commitments around your energy levels
The broader picture of time management
The Pomodoro technique, and shrinking your “resistance level”
Time blocking, and limiting distraction
How many breaks to take throughout the day
How to time breaks for optimal creativity
How autonomy matters with time management
Creating artificial deadlines
Links mentioned in this episode:
Book: Four Thousand Weeks, by Oliver Burk...
2021-10-1229 minTime and Attention61: The Benefit of Slowing Down
On this episode, we chat about how slowing down can help us in work and life, without compromising our performance (if that’s something you care about). Topics covered include:
How busy times make slowing down more important—but also lead to more guilt
A new definition of the word “productivity”
How slowing down helps us savor, experience more meaning, and also creates more opportunity for reflection
How to fit slowing down into a busy scheduling, especially by minding the gaps in your day
The productivity benefits of meditation
The power of “scatterfocus”
Links mentioned in this epis...
2021-09-2823 minTime and Attention60: Ideas for Stress
On this episode, we chat about stress relief strategies that have been proven to lower the level of stress hormones in our body. Topics covered include:
How to think about the stress in your life from 10,000 feet
The differences between chronic and acute stress
Our body’s stress response
How more stress is preventable than we think
How stress can provide us with meaning
The neurochemicals that underlie stress
How stress relief is often an active process
A bunch of stress-relief strategies that actually work
Links mentioned in this episode:
Book: The Upside of Stress
Article: 9 st...
2021-09-1434 minTime and Attention59: A Proper Vacation
On this episode, we chat about how to actually recharge while taking some time off. Topics covered include:
How work can be meaningful—but also a pretty big source of chronic stress
Identifying hidden sources of chronic stress in our live
How vacations can make us more productive overall
How stress both drives us to burnout, but also provides us with meaning
How to find things to engage with, and things to savo
How to best prepare for time off, to make the time even more rejuvenating
Link mentioned in this episode:
Study: A Re...
2021-08-3125 minTime and Attention58: Email Habits
On this episode, we chat about how to more deliberately deal with email, to both think about it less, and make it a less stressful element of your day. Topics covered include:
How much we should think about email in the first place
How to conduct “email sprints”
The two types of work that we all do
How to better organize your email messages
Creating different “email environments”
The “Five-Sentence Rule” for answering email
The intention-interpretation gap with communication
How to take an email vacation
How to shrink time on email through disconnected hours and pre-defined boundaries
C...
2021-08-1725 minTime and Attention57: Saying No
On this episode, we chat about the importance of saying no to unimportant things. Topics covered include:
Becoming more deliberate about saying no
What we should be saying no to—in our work and personal lives
Comparison tasks that put “saying no” in perspective
The relative meaning and productivity of tasks
Knowing the value of your time—and saying no to things accordingly
The importance of people in productivity
Thinking about what to say yes to
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2021-08-0322 minTime and Attention56: Celebrating Milestones
On this episode, we chat about how to properly celebrate the milestones we hit. Topics covered include:
How we rarely celebrate our accomplishments
How the “Zeigarnik effect” leads us to just move onto the next thing
The milestones we’re celebrating
What it means to have closure with a project
The Need for Closure scale
The Post-Portem ritual
Our favorite rewards for finishing stuff
Celebration guilt
The right time to celebrate!
Links mentioned in this episode:
The The Need for Closure Scale, and a link to do the test (PDF)
(Chris scored 113, Ardyn scored 135)
You can li...
2021-07-2022 minTime and Attention55: Roadblocks, Bumps, and Obstacles
On this episode, we chat about obstacles that get in the way of our habits—including the habits we’re in the middle of forming, and the ones we already have. Topics covered include:
The payoff of anticipating obstacles ahead of time
Some common obstacles that get in our way
How to identify the obstacles that’ll get in the way of our specific habits
The types of obstacles we face: Environmental, time-based, temptations, and situational
The five cues that trigger habits
Minding our time, attention, and energy
Links mentioned in this episode:
Book: The Po...
2021-07-0624 minTime and Attention54: Productivity Habits (Part 2)
On this episode, we count down our all-time favorite productivity habits—this week we cover numbers 5-1! Topics covered include:
Keeping a “Waiting For” list—and what to capture on it
How to organize the items you’re waiting on
The importance of “scatterfocus”
Where ideas come from—and where our mind wanders to
How to recharge, generate ideas, and generate plans
The three types of scatterfocus
How to conduct a weekly review
How to determine your most important tasks
Understanding how much time tasks and projects take
How to make a daily plan, while including the rule of 3
Th...
2021-06-2231 minTime and Attention53: Productivity Habits (Part 1)
On this episode, we count down our all-time favorite productivity habits—this week we cover numbers 10-6! Topics covered include:
The point of becoming more productive
How productivity can make us more human
Earning back time, enjoying the journey, carving out time for what’s meaningful
Keeping an accomplishments list
The “Zeigarnik Effect”
How often to review your accomplishments
Email/message sprints
“Time confetti”
The two types of work: focus work vs. collaborative work
Your “biological prime time,” and how to calculate it
Working around your energy level fluctuations
Taking only the productivity advice that works for you (and lea...
2021-06-0830 minTime and Attention52: Organizing Projects
On this episode, we chat about how to organize all of the projects you’re in the middle of, to feel more in control and less overwhelmed by them all. Topics covered include:
What a “project” even is
The importance of seeing all of what you have going on in one place
How to feel in control of your projects
Projects lists—and how to sort them
Managing shared projects with a team
Capturing next steps, “waiting for” items, and reference items
The (all-important) Weekly Review
Links mentioned in this episode:
Book: Getting Things Done
Article...
2021-05-2529 minTime and Attention51: Food Habits
On this episode of the podcast, we chat about how to crowd out bad food habits—as well as how food habits of abundance are far more helpful than habits of deprivation. Topics covered include:
Which food habits to eliminate and double down on
How to approach deciding what to eat with an attitude of abundance—not deprivation
The “all or nothing” effect with food
Introducing dependencies to combat negative habits
Our limited reservoir of willpower
The Frozen Berry Train
What “real food” even is
Links mentioned in this episode:
Book: How Not to Die
Book: Ho...
2021-05-1123 minTime and Attention49: The Power of Novelty
On this episode, we chat about the power of novelty—and how this one ingredient influences our perception of time and how meaningful our life feels. Topics covered include:
How novelty has affected our perception of time during the pandemic
The ways that novel moments serve as markers in time
Our brain’s “novelty bias”
How novelty, surprise, and dopamine work together
How novelty can help us build habits and memories
How to make your days more novel
“Memory sinkholes”
Who is the “Chuck Norris” of the podcast
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2021-04-1327 minTime and Attention48: A World Without Email
On this episode, I chat with Cal Newport about his fantastic new book, A World Without Email. We chat about:
How the cost of email is higher than we realize
The differences between “asynchronous” and “synchronous” ways of communicating, and why they matter
Cal’s idea of the “hyperactive hive mind”
How email scrambles our thoughts and makes us anxious
How to identify the parts of our work we can move outside of email
How Cal manages his own email
Key mindset shifts to make with email
Overcoming the guilt of not checking email
How to automate email...
2021-03-3029 minTime and Attention46: All or Something Thinking
On this episode, we chat about how to avoid “all or nothing” thinking—also known as the “eff it” effect, or the abstinence violation effect, if you want to get technical about it. Topics covered include:
⁃ Not being satisfied by partial success⁃ How the effect plays out across different time scales⁃ The idea of “sunk costs”⁃ How awareness is key to behavioral change⁃ The downfalls of black and white thinking
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2021-03-0221 minTime and Attention43: A Subset of Worry
Takeaway:: Make a list of everything you’re worrying about, and divide it into what you do and don’t have control over. Then, deal with the items on your list accordingly. Estimated Reading Time:: 1 minutes, 35s. Podcast Length: 22 minutes, 42s (link to play podcast at the bottom of post).
Believe it or not, it’s possible to worry more productively. On this week’s podcast, Ardyn and I dig into one of my favorite productivity tactics for crazy times like these: the worry list.
The name pretty much says it...
2021-01-1922 minTime and Attention41: The Holiday Spectacular
Takeaway:This year, try giving yourself a non-material gift. Three ways to do this: think about something in your life that’s missing; look at the habits you want to pick up again; and take your vacation days or use up your benefits. Estimated Reading Time:1 minutes, 57s. Podcast Length: 15 minutes, 17s (link to play podcast at the bottom of post).
Happy holidays, everybody! We’re nearing the end of a weird year, and the thing we might be celebrating the most is the fact that 2020 is almost over. If you’re anything like us...
2020-12-2215 minTime and Attention29: Yes, You Have Permission To Be Lazy Right Now
Takeaway:Idleness, when practiced properly, can actually make you more productive and creative.
Podcast Length 22 minutes, 56s (link to play podcast at bottom of post).
Today I wrote a piece for CNBC.com on how it’s okay to be a bit lazy right now.
Of course, not all of us have the luxury of being lazy during a pandemic. But regardless of your situation, I hope you check the article out. Even if you have less time than usual, right now we deserve a break more than ev...
2020-05-1922 min
Haunt WeeklyHaunt Weekly - Episode 225 - Chris Gay of Haunt Tech TipsSend us a textThis week on Haunt Weekly, we're continuing the proud tradition of finding people smarter than ourselves to discuss the topics at hand. Today, that means sitting down with Chris Gay, an EMT and rescue chief that is also the brains behind Haunt Tech Tips and a regular speaker to the haunt community about how to prepare for medical emergencies.With everything going on with COVID-19 and the concerns about how it could impact the haunt industry, now is the time to start thinking about potential changes, both inside your haunt and outside of it...
2020-03-2349 minTime and AttentionWhat are you grateful for this New Year’s?
Takeaway:You have a lot in your life to be grateful for. Make sure to recall these things as the year draws to a close.
Estimated Reading Time:1 minutes, 17s.
Podcast Length4 minutes, 58 s.
Each New Year, I look back on the year that went by to recall a few things I’m grateful for.
Today, I look back at 2019 with gratitude for all that happened in my personal life—getting married to an awesome lady, going on some cool trips, and hitting some...
2019-12-3104 minTime and Attention16: Becoming More Resilient
Takeaway:There are things you can reflect on each day that will make you more resilient. It’s worth beginning each morning by reflecting on what you’re grateful for, what you intend to focus on, and what you want to let go of.
Estimated Reading Time:1 minute, 37s.
Podcast Length32 minutes, 31s (link to play podcast at bottom of post).
I read Neil Pasricha’s latest book, You Are Awesome, in two sittings. I’ll cut right to the chase: this book is one of the best (and most vul...
2019-11-0532 minTime and Attention11: How to Read a Nonfiction Book
Takeaway:The paperback version of Hyperfocus comes out today! It looks awesome.
Estimated Reading Time:1 minute, 12s.
One year ago, my second book, Hyperfocus: How to Manage Your Attention in a World of Distraction, hit store shelves! I consider the book to be the best thing I’ve created to date. It’s about how to take advantage of the science behind how our attention works.
Today, a new version of the book hits store shelves, as a paperback published by Penguin Books! Same book, but with nice new packaging (including a li...
2019-08-2719 min
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2019-04-0900 min
Running Inside Out Podcast031: I'm Not Paying For That - With Colin Bailey
L-R: Imogene Pass, Mess The Dress 2015, Crooked Creek 2016, Celebrating Successful Race Directing
From traveling thousands of miles for a 1000 beers to traveling thousands of miles for races, Colin Bailey covers a lot of ground. We talk about his "Year of a 1000 beers" that lead to his motivation to get running. We cover some of his race history and then try to figure out what lead him to put on his own 50k race. Even having never run an ultra himself!Episode Notes The History of the FatAssColin's Palmer's Pond Race Page...
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