Episode
#441 - Anna Codrea-Rado - The Danger Of Obsessing Over Productivity
1:25:37
Published: Mon Feb 28 2022
Description
Anna Codrea-Rado is a productivity journalist, author and a podcaster. Productivity Dysmorphia is the persistent feeling of dissatisfaction after working, no matter how much you've got done. It's the inability to see your own success, to acknowledge the volume of your own output. And it's everywhere. I wanted to ask Anna how we can deal with this modern malady. Expect to learn why you can't hack creativity, how Anna deals with her workaholism, what the AntiWork subreddit has got right, whether any social movement can avoid being coopted by communists, the dangers of admiring productivity gurus online, how to take pride in the work you've done and much more... Sponsors: Join the Modern Wisdom Community to connect with me & other listeners - https://modernwisdom.locals.com/ Get 83% discount & 3 months free from Surfshark VPN at https://surfshark.deals/MODERNWISDOM (use code MODERNWISDOM) Get a free v60 brewing kit and 40 filters from Pact Coffee at https://www.pactcoffee.com/ (use code: MODERNWISDOM) Get 5 Free Travel Packs, Free Liquid Vitamin D and Free Shipping from Athletic Greens at https://athleticgreens.com/modernwisdom (discount automatically applied) Extra Stuff: Subscribe to Anna's Substack - https://annacodrearado.substack.com/ Follow Anna on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/annacod Get my free Reading List of 100 books to read before you die → https://chriswillx.com/books/ To support me on Patreon (thank you): https://www.patreon.com/modernwisdom - Get in touch. Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chriswillx Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/chriswillx YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/modernwisdompodcast Email: https://chriswillx.com/contact/
Chapters
Anna discusses the societal pressure to constantly be productive and the negative impact it has on people in the knowledge and work industry.
00:00 - 07:43 (07:43)
Summary
Anna discusses the societal pressure to constantly be productive and the negative impact it has on people in the knowledge and work industry.
Episode#441 - Anna Codrea-Rado - The Danger Of Obsessing Over Productivity
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The speaker highlights the tension that exists between living life and drilling productivity and the importance of finding a balance to enjoy serendipitous moments and being both creative and productive.
07:43 - 13:43 (06:00)
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The speaker highlights the tension that exists between living life and drilling productivity and the importance of finding a balance to enjoy serendipitous moments and being both creative and productive.
Episode#441 - Anna Codrea-Rado - The Danger Of Obsessing Over Productivity
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The speaker explains his approach to writing and how he overcomes the discomfort that arises during the creative process.
13:43 - 23:12 (09:29)
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The speaker explains his approach to writing and how he overcomes the discomfort that arises during the creative process. He believes that discomfort is a critical part of creativity and cannot be hacked.
Episode#441 - Anna Codrea-Rado - The Danger Of Obsessing Over Productivity
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A creative professional shares how they separate the creative projects done for money from the ones they keep for themselves, and how they jot down ideas in a Notes app to nurture creativity and generate successful outcomes.
23:12 - 27:59 (04:47)
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A creative professional shares how they separate the creative projects done for money from the ones they keep for themselves, and how they jot down ideas in a Notes app to nurture creativity and generate successful outcomes.
Episode#441 - Anna Codrea-Rado - The Danger Of Obsessing Over Productivity
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The fear of not being productive enough and the fear of being an imposter are often confused for one another, but they are different.
27:59 - 37:13 (09:14)
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The fear of not being productive enough and the fear of being an imposter are often confused for one another, but they are different. While productivity spurs us to achieve something, productivity tool fear robs us of our ability to appreciate the fruits of our labor.
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The speaker expounds on some workplace struggles such as a lack of work or overwhelming amounts, a lack of trust to work from home, and being confined to an office space for an unspecified amount of hours.
37:13 - 43:18 (06:04)
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The speaker expounds on some workplace struggles such as a lack of work or overwhelming amounts, a lack of trust to work from home, and being confined to an office space for an unspecified amount of hours.
Episode#441 - Anna Codrea-Rado - The Danger Of Obsessing Over Productivity
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The concept of anti-work as a political philosophy is not new, stemming from long-time members who seek to abolish the current work system.
43:18 - 52:24 (09:06)
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The concept of anti-work as a political philosophy is not new, stemming from long-time members who seek to abolish the current work system. However, this idea of work and its flaws transcend the political spectrum.
Episode#441 - Anna Codrea-Rado - The Danger Of Obsessing Over Productivity
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The book "Four Thousand Weeks" by Oliver Burkeman explores the importance of time and how to utilize it in a meaningful way.
52:24 - 59:41 (07:16)
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The book "Four Thousand Weeks" by Oliver Burkeman explores the importance of time and how to utilize it in a meaningful way. It highlights the benefits of spending time in nature, reducing screen time and worrying less about achievements.
Episode#441 - Anna Codrea-Rado - The Danger Of Obsessing Over Productivity
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People often believe the binary choice with regards to work is to either be unemployed or to hate their job.
59:41 - 1:10:12 (10:30)
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People often believe the binary choice with regards to work is to either be unemployed or to hate their job. But it is possible to like your job and want to let go of the obsession with productivity and work.
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Morgan Housel's "The Psychology of Money" defines wealth as having the freedom to do what you want, when you want, with whom you want, for as long as you want, without anyone telling you otherwise.
1:10:12 - 1:16:31 (06:18)
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Morgan Housel's "The Psychology of Money" defines wealth as having the freedom to do what you want, when you want, with whom you want, for as long as you want, without anyone telling you otherwise. Adding a dog to your life can help provide that freedom by forcing you to take breaks and get outside.
Episode#441 - Anna Codrea-Rado - The Danger Of Obsessing Over Productivity
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The difference between net worth and income is not widely understood, yet it's a crucial aspect of building wealth.
1:16:31 - 1:23:19 (06:48)
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The difference between net worth and income is not widely understood, yet it's a crucial aspect of building wealth. Financial literacy and education are not standard in schools, leading to misconceptions and resentment towards those who achieve financial freedom.
Episode#441 - Anna Codrea-Rado - The Danger Of Obsessing Over Productivity
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The host shares various advertisements for products including Athletic Greens, Surfshark VPN, and Packed Coffee, offering free items, discounts, and money back guarantees for listeners.
1:23:19 - 1:25:33 (02:14)
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The host shares various advertisements for products including Athletic Greens, Surfshark VPN, and Packed Coffee, offering free items, discounts, and money back guarantees for listeners.