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Maximizing Academic Success with the 80/20 Rule
14:42 - 18:35 (03:53)
Unpacking the 80/20 rule and how it can be applied to academic success, this conversation explores how to focus on the few valuable activities that actually move the needle instead of spending time on "busy work" that yields little to no benefit.
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The podcast discusses two important aspects of efficient work habits for individuals in academia: focusing on publishing impactful articles instead of just on their dissertation/PhD and ruthlessly applying the 80/20 rule.
14:42 - 16:12 (01:30)
Summary
The podcast discusses two important aspects of efficient work habits for individuals in academia: focusing on publishing impactful articles instead of just on their dissertation/PhD and ruthlessly applying the 80/20 rule.
ChapterMaximizing Academic Success with the 80/20 Rule
Episode#120: Will MacAskill on Effective Altruism, Y Combinator, and Artificial Intelligence
PodcastThe Tim Ferriss Show
The speaker discusses his career trajectory and how he got into philosophy post-grad work, including the struggles of getting funding and the importance of taking care of oneself.
16:12 - 18:35 (02:22)
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The speaker discusses his career trajectory and how he got into philosophy post-grad work, including the struggles of getting funding and the importance of taking care of oneself. He also mentions the value of learning from someone smarter than you and mentions his colleague Andreas Morgensen.