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The 20 Minute Rule for Insomnia
1:48:27 - 1:56:23 (07:56)
The 20 Minute Rule suggests that if you have been lying awake in bed for more than 20 minutes, it is best to get up and do something productive rather than stay in bed and let your mind wander. This technique can help shift your focus from negative thoughts to productive ones.
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The culture of comparison in academia breeds a sense of competition, with superficial comparisons initially taking place, while in Silicon Valley, it is the primary sin of modern life, dictating the status of one's office among other things.
1:48:27 - 1:50:09 (01:42)
Summary
The culture of comparison in academia breeds a sense of competition, with superficial comparisons initially taking place, while in Silicon Valley, it is the primary sin of modern life, dictating the status of one's office among other things.
ChapterThe 20 Minute Rule for Insomnia
Episode#483: Jim Collins on The Value of Small Gestures, Unseen Sources of Power, and More
PodcastThe Tim Ferriss Show
This podcast episode talks about how having a spiritual practice can serve as a countervailing force to the human tendency to compare oneself with others, and instead compare oneself with one's own self.
1:50:09 - 1:51:55 (01:45)
Summary
This podcast episode talks about how having a spiritual practice can serve as a countervailing force to the human tendency to compare oneself with others, and instead compare oneself with one's own self.
ChapterThe 20 Minute Rule for Insomnia
Episode#483: Jim Collins on The Value of Small Gestures, Unseen Sources of Power, and More
PodcastThe Tim Ferriss Show
The 20 minute rule suggests that if you wake up in the middle of the night and you're not back to sleep within 20 minutes, you should get up and start your day.
1:51:55 - 1:53:39 (01:43)
Summary
The 20 minute rule suggests that if you wake up in the middle of the night and you're not back to sleep within 20 minutes, you should get up and start your day. This helps avoid letting negative thoughts and restlessness overtake your mental space whilst trying to fall back asleep.
ChapterThe 20 Minute Rule for Insomnia
Episode#483: Jim Collins on The Value of Small Gestures, Unseen Sources of Power, and More
PodcastThe Tim Ferriss Show
By shifting from preparing to creating mode, you put your energy and focus on moving forward and being productive, rather than dwelling on the past or present tasks.
1:53:39 - 1:56:23 (02:44)
Summary
By shifting from preparing to creating mode, you put your energy and focus on moving forward and being productive, rather than dwelling on the past or present tasks. This includes revisiting old resources like books, and prioritizing objectives to focus on creating rather than just preparing.