Chapter
Being present in the moment
26:39 - 34:49 (08:10)
The key to being present in the moment is thinking about where it stands in relation to our past and future while enjoying the scenery or experience. Often our brains go elsewhere in unproductive ways and distract us from fully living in the present moment.
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The key to balancing being present and metacognitive is to think about the present from the lens of your past and future.
26:39 - 31:55 (05:15)
Summary
The key to balancing being present and metacognitive is to think about the present from the lens of your past and future. To be present is to take in the scenery, but it is also necessary to mediate and observe the observer to make sure our thoughts do not wander in unproductive ways.
ChapterBeing present in the moment
Episode#079 - Laura Vanderkam - Why Does Time Pass More Quickly As You Get Older?
PodcastModern Wisdom
The speaker suggests using the metric of whether a decision will result in a happy future memory as a guide when making decisions.
31:55 - 33:28 (01:33)
Summary
The speaker suggests using the metric of whether a decision will result in a happy future memory as a guide when making decisions.
ChapterBeing present in the moment
Episode#079 - Laura Vanderkam - Why Does Time Pass More Quickly As You Get Older?
PodcastModern Wisdom
The podcast discusses how to overcome your own biases and live intentionally with Laura Vanderkam, mainly focusing on family life, work and how we perceive ourselves in the grand scheme of things.
33:29 - 34:49 (01:20)
Summary
The podcast discusses how to overcome your own biases and live intentionally with Laura Vanderkam, mainly focusing on family life, work and how we perceive ourselves in the grand scheme of things.