Your surface area of concern
Paying attention to what’s happening around you is not a bad thing—but it can lead to chronic stress or burnout.
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Podcast
Podcast: How to extend your mind
Annie Murphy Paul joins the podcast to chat about her great new book, The Extended Mind.
General Productivity
Don’t forget the basics of productivity
When it comes to productivity, the simplest advice often holds true.
Time
Some practical tips for slowing down
Slowing down is tough when we spend so much time in front of screens—but so much more worthwhile.
Podcast
Podcast: My interview with Oliver Burkeman
A conversation on limits, finitude, and time management.
Money
Basically everything is a subscription service
A new way of thinking about what you regularly buy.
Podcast
Podcast: The purpose of time management
The limits of time management—along with a few of our favorite time management habits.
