Chapter
Overcoming Email Overload and Finding Optimism in Life
1:25:25 - 1:33:13 (07:47)
Overcoming email overload can be tough because the more emails you answer, the more you receive. However, it's important to remember that there are more important things in life and to find ways to increase optimism.
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The speaker discusses the benefits of cultivating optimism, especially in regard to gaining the confidence to leave jobs or situations one no longer enjoys.
1:25:25 - 1:27:34 (02:08)
Summary
The speaker discusses the benefits of cultivating optimism, especially in regard to gaining the confidence to leave jobs or situations one no longer enjoys. They also revisit the topic of pathological positivity and its impact on life decisions.
ChapterOvercoming Email Overload and Finding Optimism in Life
Episode#528: Jimmy Wales, Founder of Wikipedia, on Homeschooling, Atheism, Understanding Financial Markets, Ayn Rand, Favorite Books, and More
PodcastThe Tim Ferriss Show
Taking breaks and spending time with loved ones can lead to a refreshed mind and more creative solutions.
1:27:34 - 1:28:50 (01:15)
Summary
Taking breaks and spending time with loved ones can lead to a refreshed mind and more creative solutions.
ChapterOvercoming Email Overload and Finding Optimism in Life
Episode#528: Jimmy Wales, Founder of Wikipedia, on Homeschooling, Atheism, Understanding Financial Markets, Ayn Rand, Favorite Books, and More
PodcastThe Tim Ferriss Show
In this podcast, the speaker shares his personal history with depressive episodes and the difficulty of finding solutions when struggling with perception.
1:28:50 - 1:30:24 (01:34)
Summary
In this podcast, the speaker shares his personal history with depressive episodes and the difficulty of finding solutions when struggling with perception. He emphasizes the importance of remembering good things and avoiding to sound plain when trying to lift someone in the middle of an episode.
ChapterOvercoming Email Overload and Finding Optimism in Life
Episode#528: Jimmy Wales, Founder of Wikipedia, on Homeschooling, Atheism, Understanding Financial Markets, Ayn Rand, Favorite Books, and More
PodcastThe Tim Ferriss Show
The more email you answer, the more you get, making it impossible to finish.
1:30:25 - 1:33:13 (02:47)
Summary
The more email you answer, the more you get, making it impossible to finish. Being stuck at home led to an interest in learning new things, such as web RTC.