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    Explore "simplification" with insightful episodes like "The Happiness of Subtraction", "The 5 Factors for Crafting Simple (Read: Effective!) Messages", "uniform dressing, a talk with emma", "Tucker Carlson’s Putin Interview, Adam Neumann’s WeWork Bid, and Meta’s AI Labels" and "How to clean when you don't feel like cleaning" from podcasts like ""The Happiness Lab with Dr. Laurie Santos", "The Art of Manliness", "anything goes with emma chamberlain", "Pivot" and "Life Kit"" and more!

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    The Happiness of Subtraction

    The Happiness of Subtraction

    We often think adding more things to our lives will make us happier - more trips, more activities, more possessions. Sadly our minds find it hard to comprehend that having less and doing less is usually a better option. 

    Dr Laurie Santos teams up with economist Tim Harford (host of Cautionary Tales) to examine why we find subtraction so very hard, and share tips for finding happiness by cutting down on our commitments. 

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    The 5 Factors for Crafting Simple (Read: Effective!) Messages

    The 5 Factors for Crafting Simple (Read: Effective!) Messages

    Whether you’re a teacher, parent, or entrepreneur, you want to be able to persuade your students, children, and customers with your messages. That’s a tall task in the modern age, when people are bombarded with 13 hours of media a day. How do you cut through all that noise to make sure you’re heard? My guest would say it’s all about keeping things simple.

    Ben Guttmann is a marketing educator and consultant who’s helped promote everything from the NFL to New York Times-bestselling authors. He is himself the author of Simply Put: Why Clear Messages Win—and How to Design Them. Today on the show, Ben explains the gap between how people like to receive messages and the self-sabotaging, complication-introducing ways people tend to send them. We then talk about the five factors of effective marketing that anyone can use to close this gap and craft simple, effective, influential messages. We discuss why you should highlight something’s benefits rather than its features, the question to ask to figure out what those benefits are, how to replace “and” with “so” to create more focused messages, how the fad of using the F-word in book titles shows the transience of salience, how to make your message minimal by imagining it as a Jenga tower and how minimal isn’t the same thing as short, and much more, including Ben’s most immediately actionable tip for crafting better, simpler messages.

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    uniform dressing, a talk with emma

    uniform dressing, a talk with emma
    this episode is going to come as a shock to many of you because many of you know me as a fashion lover. i recently became obsessed with the idea of dressing in a uniform. my default mode of getting dressed in the morning is putting something new on every day. i've flirted with the idea of a uniform before when i did my series on minimalism a few months back, but at the time it was something that i felt wasn't realistic for me. recently though, there's been a shift in my brain, and i'm taking this idea much more seriously. so let’s discuss the pros and cons of dressing in a uniform. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    Tucker Carlson’s Putin Interview, Adam Neumann’s WeWork Bid, and Meta’s AI Labels

    Tucker Carlson’s Putin Interview, Adam Neumann’s WeWork Bid, and Meta’s AI Labels
    Kara and Scott discuss Donald Trump’s lack of immunity in the 2020 election trial, Meta’s efforts to label AI content, and WeWork co-founder Adam Neumann trying to buy back the company. Plus, Warner Bros., Fox, and Disney are launching a sports streaming service, and Dartmouth will again require applicants to submit standardized test scores. And of course, Tucker Carlson has scored an interview with Vladimir Putin. Then, a listener question on what to do when your team is taken out by layoffs Note: Tucker Carlson released his interview with Putin after we taped.  Follow us on Instagram and Threads at @pivotpodcastofficial. Follow us on TikTok at @pivotpodcast. Send us your questions by calling us at 855-51-PIVOT, or at nymag.com/pivot. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    How to clean when you don't feel like cleaning

    How to clean when you don't feel like cleaning
    Therapist and author KC Davis shares a framework to help you get a messy room back to functional quickly. She says that in any space, there are really only five things: trash, dishes, laundry, things that have a place, and things that don't have a place. We help you tackle them, one by one.

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    3 Steps To Stop Being Overwhelmed

    3 Steps To Stop Being Overwhelmed

    Are you feeling overwhelmed and unsure of how to manage your time and energy? If so, listen to this episofde!

    We'll be discussing practical strategies for avoiding and managing overwhelm.

    We'll also delve into the importance of self-care in preventing overwhelm and offer tips on how to incorporate relaxation and downtime into your busy schedule. Plus, we'll explore the role of mindfulness in reducing stress and increasing productivity.

    If you're looking for ways to take control of your workload and reduce feelings of overwhelm, this podcast episode is a must-listen. 

     


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    Talking Glitterbomb, Creative Engineering, and Storytelling with Mark Rober!

    Talking Glitterbomb, Creative Engineering, and Storytelling with Mark Rober!
    This week Marques speaks with fellow YouTuber Mark Rober! If you've ever wondered how Mark plans a video or how frisbees stay in the air this is the episode for you. He talks about why he's excited to help teach kids about engineering with his new CrunchLabs project and also talks about his time working for NASA and Apple. This is a fun one! Links: Mark Rober YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/markrober CrunchLabs: https://www.crunchlabs.com/ Twitters: https://twitter.com/wvfrm https://twitter.com/mkbhd https://twitter.com/andymanganelli https://twitter.com/MarkRober https://twitter.com/adamlukas17 https://twitter.com/EllisRovin Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wvfrmpodcast/ Shop the merch: https://shop.mkbhd.com Join the Discord: https://discord.gg/mkbhd Music by 20syl: https://bit.ly/2S53xlC Waveform is part of the Vox Media Podcast Network. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    Do Less

    Do Less

    The human drive to invent new things has led to pathbreaking achievements in medicine, science and society. But  our desire for innovation can keep us from seeing one of the most powerful paths to progress: subtraction. Engineer Leidy Klotz says sometimes the best way forward involves removing, streamlining  and simplifying things.

    If you like this show, be sure to check out our other work, including our recent episode about the psychological traps we fall into when it comes to money. 

    Also, check out our new podcast, My Unsung Hero! And if you'd like to support our work, you can do so at support.hiddenbrain.org. 

    484: 3 Ways to Simplify Your Real Estate Investing with Brandon Turner

    484: 3 Ways to Simplify Your Real Estate Investing with Brandon Turner
    Brandon Turner is a man of many talents. Whether it be building a real estate empire, growing a team, or surfing out in Maui, he seems to make it all look so simple. Yet, that is his key to success. Simplicity.  Brandon’s keynote speech from BPCon 2019 touches on many things, including how to simplify your business so it’s working for you, how to grow a team you trust, working with your strengths, and becoming the superhero in your own story. It also includes glimpses into Brandon’s everyday life. From hair styles, to how to ask out your crush, and even saving naked swimmers on Maui beaches.  Regardless of where you’re at in the journey, every successful business owner (whether real estate or not) has to make a big business into something simple and seamless, and that’s what you’ll learn from Brandon’s keynote speech.  Want tickets to BPCon 2021? Click here! In This Episode We Cover: How to make your real estate business as simple as possible How to take the complexity out of tasks that seem difficult at the start Why simple isn’t easy (but it’s worth it) How to stop yourself from “building too many bridges” Why you need to hire before you’re ready  The importance of rehearsing your steps (in business and surfing) How to become the “Superhero” in your story Why Brandon had a mullet in his youth And SO much more! Links from the Show BiggerPockets Forums OpenDoor Capital BPCON2021 J Scott 's BiggerPockets Profile BiggerPockets Business Podcast 18: How to “Have It All” by Living with Intention with Brandon Turner BiggerPockets Podcast 394: Making a 25 Deal/Year Business (and Marriage) Work… Together! with Elliot and Chrissy Smith Ryan Murdock's Facebook Profile Check the full show notes here: https://www.biggerpockets.com/show484 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Greg McKeown: Essentialism & The Pursuit of Less | E121

    Greg McKeown: Essentialism & The Pursuit of Less | E121
    Be effortless! In today’s episode, we are talking with Greg McKeown, best-selling author and CEO. Greg’s break-out book, Essentialism: The Disciplined Pursuit of Less, a New York Times and Wall Street Journal bestseller. The book is frequently ranked as a #1 Time Management book on Amazon, and challenges core assumptions about achievement to get to the essence of what really drives success. Greg is the CEO of McKeown Inc. Clients include Adobe, Apple, Google, Facebook, Pixar, Salesforce.com, Symantec, Twitter, VMware and Yahoo!. His writing has appeared or been covered by The New York Times, Fast Company, Fortune, HuffPost, Politico, and Inc. Magazine. He is among the most popular bloggers for the Harvard Business Review and LinkedIn’s Influencers group: averaging a million views a month. McKeown has been interviewed on numerous television and radio shows including NPR, NBC, and FOX.  In this episode, we talk about Greg’s path from studying to be a lawyer to becoming a writer, the definition of Essentialism, and how we can decide what’s ‘essential.’ We’ll also discuss the three steps to being effortless, how to make essential work more fun, and how to achieve residual results with your work. If you’re a high-achiever and looking to step up your productivity without dedicating all your time, this is a must-listen!   Sponsored by -    Credit Karma. Go to creditkarma.com/podcast to learn more and find offers tailored just for you.    Olay Body. Fearless In My Skin.   Social Media:   Follow YAP on IG: www.instagram.com/youngandprofiting Reach out to Hala directly at Hala@YoungandProfiting.com Follow Hala on Linkedin: www.linkedin.com/in/htaha/ Follow Hala on Instagram: www.instagram.com/yapwithhala Follow Hala on ClubHouse: @halataha Check out our website to meet the team, view show notes and transcripts: www.youngandprofiting.com   Timestamps:   00:37 - Greg’s Upbringing 02:12 - How Greg Strayed From Being a Lawyer and Became a Writer 08:30 - The Definition of Essentialism 09:45 - How Achieving Success Can Cause Failure 12:32 - The Way Essentialism Relates to Being Effortless 15:37 - How We Can Decide What’s Essential 21:17 - Why Greg Wrote Effortless 24:51 - 3 Steps for Being Effortless 29:05 - The Problem With Effort 31:41 - Strategies to Achieve the Effortless State 36:07 - Does Effort Equal Time?  38:19 - How to Make Essential Work See More Fun 42:21 - Ways to Combat Complex Projects and Make It Simple 50:59 - Why Rest is Essential 58:35 - Difference Between Linear and Residual Results 1:04:32 - Greg’s Secret to Profiting in Life   Mentioned in the Episode:   Greg’s Website: https://gregmckeown.com/ The Essentialism Website: https://essentialism.com/ Greg’s Twitter: https://twitter.com/gregorymckeown?lang=en

    #183 How To Achieve Your Goals Effortlessly with Greg McKeown

    #183 How To Achieve Your Goals Effortlessly with Greg McKeown

    We’ve been conditioned to believe that the path to success is paved with relentless work. The more important the goal, the harder we have to grind. That if we aren’t perpetually exhausted, we’re not doing enough. Now, working hard is more exhausting than ever and many of us are stuck in an endless loop of “Zoom, eat, sleep, repeat” and we’re often working twice as hard to achieve half as much.

    This week, I’m joined by writer, speaker and podcast host, Greg McKeown who believes that getting ahead doesn’t have to be as hard as we make it. In his new book, Effortless: Make It Easier To Do What Matters Most, Greg explains that no matter what challenges or obstacles we face, there is a better way: instead of pushing ourselves harder, we can find an easier path. And that it's absolutely vital that we find it so that we can fulfil the most important missions of our lives.


    This conversation is full of relatable anecdotes and actionable advice for making the most essential activities in your life the easiest ones, so you can achieve the results you want, without burning out. There is so much freedom to be gained from Greg’s advice and I’m sure your life will be better for hearing it.


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    Ep. 91: GREG MCKEOWN on Making Essential Work Effortless

    Ep. 91: GREG MCKEOWN on Making Essential Work Effortless

    I'm joined in today's episode by Greg McKeown, author of the mega-bestseller Essentialism, and his new book, Effortless.

    We talk about the massive success of Essentialism, decoding why it did so well and discussing how it changed his life. We then get into the origin of the ideas that became Effortless, and use some of my own attempts to make essential work easier as a case study.


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    The Marques vs. Andrew Trivia Showdown & Long-form Video Analytics on YouTube!

    The Marques vs. Andrew Trivia Showdown & Long-form Video Analytics on YouTube!
    This week's episode begins with a rapid-fire news segment covering the major headlines in the tech world, followed by a chat about our experience in the world's fastest EV, the Rimac Concept One. Next up is the wonderful world of YouTube analytics, where we focus on the longest video we've ever made, before wrapping it all up with our first attempt at an MKBHD Trivia Showdown. The first edition of this possible mainstay features an intense head-to-head competition between Marques and Andrew. You won't want to miss this one, folks. Links: https://twitter.com/wvfrm https://twitter.com/mkbhd https://twitter.com/andymanganelli https://twitter.com/AdamLukas17 https://www.instagram.com/wvfrmpodcast/ shop.mkbhd.com Music by KamrenB: https://spoti.fi/2WRJOFh Jack Dorsey Tweet NFT: https://bit.ly/3qAtKUp Kia EV6:https://bit.ly/3cn3vM7 Manhattan Motorcars: https://bit.ly/3t2nfeO Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    Randall Munroe, the genius behind XKCD

    Randall Munroe, the genius behind XKCD
    I’m not usually a fanboy on this podcast, but this episode is the exception. I love the web-comic XKCD. I’ve had prints of it hanging in my house for years. It’s nerdy and humane, curious and kind. And every so often, it’s explosively, crazily creative, in ways that leave me floored. Like the Hugo-award winning “Time,” a 3,099 frame animation that unspooled every hour for over four months. Or the book Thing Explainer, which used only the 1,000 most common words in the English language to explain some of the hardest ideas in the world. XKCD is the work of one person, Randall Munroe, and I’ve wanted to talk with him for years. Now he’s out with a new book, How To: Absurd Scientific Advice for Common Real-World Problems, and I got my chance. The episode covers: - The simple places Munroe draws inspiration for his ideas - The fact that scientists still don’t know how lightning works or why ice is slippery - How pedantry kills creativity - Why aliens probably build suspension bridges like we do - The superpower of refusing to be embarrassed by what you don’t know - How to retain a sense of wonder as you age - Whether the water of Niagra Falls can fit through a straw - How to dig a hole - How a priest in 1590 intuited dozens of scientific discoveries centuries before they were officially discovered - And, most importantly, the best book recommendations I think I’ve ever heard on the show This one was a pleasure. References: Jimmy Carter's Voyager letter Book recommendations: Natural and Moral History of the Indies by José de Acosta Because Internet by Gretchen McCulloch Murmurs of Earth: The Voyager Interstellar Record by Carl Sagan (and others) Want to contact the show? Reach out at ezrakleinshow@vox.com News comes at you fast. Join us at the end of your day to understand it. Subscribe to Today, Explained Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    Rutger Bregman’s utopias, and mine

    Rutger Bregman’s utopias, and mine
    Universal basic income. A 15-hour work week. Open borders. These ideas may strike you as crazy, fantastical, maybe even utopian... but that’s exactly the point. My guest today is Dutch historian Rutger Bregman, whose book Utopia for Realists is not only about utopian visions but about the importance of utopian thinking. Imagining utopia, he writes, “isn’t an attempt to predict the future. It’s an attempt to unlock the future. To fling open the windows of our minds.” He’s right. And so this isn’t just a conversation about his utopia, or mine. It’s a conversation about how to think like a utopian, and why doing so matter most when the days feel particularly dystopic. Citations: The Lost Boys by Gina Perry "Socially Useless Jobs" by Robert Dur and Max van Lent "Economic Possibilities for our Grandchildren" by John Maynard Keynes "I was a fast-food worker. Let me tell you about burnout." by Emily Guendelsberger Book Recommendations: Bullshit Jobs and Debt by David Graeber A Paradise Built in Hell by Rebecca Solnit The Entrepreneurial State by Mariana Mazzucato ******************************************************* The Ezra Klein Show has been nominated for best Society- culture podcast in this year’s People’s Choice Podcast Awards! Cast your vote for The Ezra Klein Show at https://www.podcastawards.com/app/signup before July 31st. One vote per category. Please send guest suggestions for our upcoming series on climate change to ezrakleinshow@vox.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    Good Enough is GOOD ENOUGH... DO THE WORK #511

    Good Enough is GOOD ENOUGH... DO THE WORK #511

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    The Do They Notice Test... DO THE WORK - Day 496

    The Do They Notice Test... DO THE WORK - Day 496

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