Oliver Burkeman: What if I never change?

Oliver Burkeman: What if I never change?

What if we never get over our greatest flaws? In this episode I talk with writer Oliver Burkeman, author of the excellent new book Four Thousand Weeks, about time, personal growth, and accepting our own mortality. Among other topics, Oliver and I take a deep dive into...
Jocelyn K. Glei: Productivity Shame

Jocelyn K. Glei: Productivity Shame

Increasingly, we assess the value of our days through one single question: “Was I productive today?” And if the answer isn’t a resounding YES, we wonder what we could have done better. In this mini-episode, I explore the toxic nature of a concept that I call...
Jocelyn K. Glei: Nothing Important Comes with Instructions

Jocelyn K. Glei: Nothing Important Comes with Instructions

We crave rules and tips and hacks because we’re over-stretched and over-busy. But following the rules is not an effective approach in a world of rapid change. In this mini-episode, I delve into the difference between “rules” and “principles.” I share one of my...
Jocelyn K. Glei: Can You Maintain It?

Jocelyn K. Glei: Can You Maintain It?

In this mini-episode, I tackle the unsexy topic of “maintaining stuff” and explain why factoring in your ongoing commitments is the key to avoiding overwhelm. Along the way, I share the creative process behind the launch of the Hurry Slowly podcast, breaking down how...
Julie Zhuo: Visualizing Your Day

Julie Zhuo: Visualizing Your Day

Sometimes a packed schedule is unavoidable. So how can you stay grounded when you’re always rushing from one meeting to the next? I sat down with Julie Zhuo, VP of Product Design at Facebook, to talk about how she stays calm amidst a daily schedule that demands...
Oliver Burkeman: Against Time Management

Oliver Burkeman: Against Time Management

In the annals of history, the concept of “time management” is still fairly new. This idea that you can rearrange, ration out, or just generally control your time. In this episode, writer and thinker Oliver Burkeman debunks the modern myth that we can somehow “master”...