Chapter

Don't Be a Donkey.
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16:48 - 23:57 (07:09)

The donkey in Buridan's fable couldn't decide between hay and water and ended up dying of hunger and thirst. Similarly, by being indecisive in our lives and not taking action, we can also cause ourselves unnecessary harm and stress.

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The podcast host shares a fable about Buridan's donkey to emphasize the importance of decision making, followed by his personal experience of realizing his inefficient use of time early in his career.
16:48 - 20:44 (03:56)
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Decision Making
Summary

The podcast host shares a fable about Buridan's donkey to emphasize the importance of decision making, followed by his personal experience of realizing his inefficient use of time early in his career.

Chapter
Don't Be a Donkey.
Episode
#202: Tools of Titans: Derek Sivers Distilled
Podcast
The Tim Ferriss Show
Author and speaker Greg McKeown shares his insights on how to overcome overcommitment by recognizing the essential things in life and making them a priority, instead of being bogged down by small, insignificant tasks that drain our time and energy.
20:44 - 23:57 (03:13)
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Productivity
Summary

Author and speaker Greg McKeown shares his insights on how to overcome overcommitment by recognizing the essential things in life and making them a priority, instead of being bogged down by small, insignificant tasks that drain our time and energy.

Chapter
Don't Be a Donkey.
Episode
#202: Tools of Titans: Derek Sivers Distilled
Podcast
The Tim Ferriss Show