Chapter
The Cost of Busyness
49:17 - 59:01 (09:44)
In this conversation, economist Tyler Cowen shares his perspectives on the importance of taking the time to find worth in work instead of constantly appearing or being busy, and how social feedback can improve conversations.
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The episode talks about the importance of being honest and authentic in your writing style, and how many writers make the mistake of using too much jargon or overly complicated language in an attempt to sound smart or impress others.
49:17 - 51:46 (02:29)
Summary
The episode talks about the importance of being honest and authentic in your writing style, and how many writers make the mistake of using too much jargon or overly complicated language in an attempt to sound smart or impress others.
ChapterThe Cost of Busyness
Episode#427: Michael Lewis — Inside the Mind of the Iconic Writer
PodcastThe Tim Ferriss Show
John Mcfee and Michael Kensley believe that inefficiency in human conversation is caused by the lack of constructive feedback.
51:46 - 54:47 (03:00)
Summary
John Mcfee and Michael Kensley believe that inefficiency in human conversation is caused by the lack of constructive feedback. Michael Kensley was known for being blunt and straightforward in giving feedback for writing.
ChapterThe Cost of Busyness
Episode#427: Michael Lewis — Inside the Mind of the Iconic Writer
PodcastThe Tim Ferriss Show
The speaker talks about "productive laziness" and how it allows a person to be unattached to outcomes, similar to the "literature effect" he learned about in undergrad.
54:47 - 57:11 (02:23)
Summary
The speaker talks about "productive laziness" and how it allows a person to be unattached to outcomes, similar to the "literature effect" he learned about in undergrad. He also discusses how he is glad he did not take a writing class with a certain professor, as it may have deterred him from pursuing writing as a career.
ChapterThe Cost of Busyness
Episode#427: Michael Lewis — Inside the Mind of the Iconic Writer
PodcastThe Tim Ferriss Show
The need to always seem busy or be busy stops people from finding things that are really worth doing and sifting the ones that are worth doing from the ones that aren't worth doing.
57:11 - 59:01 (01:50)
Summary
The need to always seem busy or be busy stops people from finding things that are really worth doing and sifting the ones that are worth doing from the ones that aren't worth doing. It is important to not waste years of your lives not being willing to waste hours of your lives.