Chapter
Busy is a decision
08:11 - 15:31 (07:20)
Designer and podcast host, Debbie Millman, talks about how the excuse of being too busy is really just a way of saying that something isn't important enough. She encourages people to make time for the things that they prioritize and highlights how society has started to see being busy as a badge of honor.
Clips
This episode features a book that has influenced the life of a poet, Charles Olson's "Maximus to Himself," a poetry anthology edited by Hayden Caruth, and an electronic pencil.
08:11 - 11:53 (03:42)
Summary
This episode features a book that has influenced the life of a poet, Charles Olson's "Maximus to Himself," a poetry anthology edited by Hayden Caruth, and an electronic pencil. Debbie Millman also discusses her personal stories and the importance of mental health.
ChapterBusy is a decision
Episode#304: How to Prioritize Your Life and Make Time for What Matters
PodcastThe Tim Ferriss Show
Designer Debbie Millman shares her favorite failure of early career setbacks and humiliations, which initially led her to consider leaving the profession altogether.
11:54 - 13:43 (01:48)
Summary
Designer Debbie Millman shares her favorite failure of early career setbacks and humiliations, which initially led her to consider leaving the profession altogether. However, this failure transformed into the foundation for her success in the design industry.
ChapterBusy is a decision
Episode#304: How to Prioritize Your Life and Make Time for What Matters
PodcastThe Tim Ferriss Show
The excuse of being "too busy" is inauthentic and lazy as we make time for things that are important to us.
13:43 - 15:31 (01:48)
Summary
The excuse of being "too busy" is inauthentic and lazy as we make time for things that are important to us. Using "busy" as an excuse means that the particular task is not a priority, and it shouldn't be used as an excuse to not do it.