Chapter
Tips for Tracking Success and Boosting Productivity with Tim Urban
41:02 - 46:12 (05:10)
Tim Urban shares his tips for tracking progress in areas like productivity and health, including the benefits of using tools like Whoop, and the psychological tricks that can help close open loops in the human mind.
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Leaving an open loop, such as an unfinished sentence or unresolved plot, can activate the brain's memory systems and increase the urge to continue with the task at hand.
41:02 - 44:18 (03:15)
Summary
Leaving an open loop, such as an unfinished sentence or unresolved plot, can activate the brain's memory systems and increase the urge to continue with the task at hand. This explains why Netflix uses cliffhangers and why some writers purposely leave open loops to facilitate creativity and productivity.
ChapterTips for Tracking Success and Boosting Productivity with Tim Urban
Episode#572 - Life Hacks 210
PodcastModern Wisdom
Testing a new supplement for a few months and tracking the results can help determine its effectiveness in improving certain health aspects.
44:18 - 46:12 (01:54)
Summary
Testing a new supplement for a few months and tracking the results can help determine its effectiveness in improving certain health aspects. The Whoop strap is a useful tool that can track different measurements to see if a supplement is effective or not.