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Productivity and Parenthood
2:16:50 - 2:24:03 (07:13)
The productivity of some people increases after having kids, proving how meaningful parenting is for them. Long work hours and lack of sleep can lead to cognitive impairment, affecting work performance.
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Lack of sleep impairs cognitive abilities as much as being legally drunk.
2:16:50 - 2:22:22 (05:32)
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Lack of sleep impairs cognitive abilities as much as being legally drunk. Parenting can often increase productivity because it forces individuals to prioritize their tasks and sleep is important for short-term and long-term health benefits.
ChapterProductivity and Parenthood
Episode#210 – Matt Walker: Sleep
PodcastLex Fridman Podcast
The experience of having children can transform tough guys and make them more empathetic, according to former Navy SEAL and podcaster Jocko Willink.
2:22:24 - 2:24:03 (01:38)
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The experience of having children can transform tough guys and make them more empathetic, according to former Navy SEAL and podcaster Jocko Willink. He recounted a conversation with UFC commentator Joe Rogan, saying that having children had given Rogan a sense of compassion and empathy that he may not have otherwise had.