The Danger Of Obsessing Over Productivity - Anna Codrea-Rado

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 #productivity #lifehacks #growth - 00:00 Intro 00:22 Anti-productivity Week 11:16 Engendering Creativity 22:53 Productivity Dysmorphia 30:06 Working in an Office 37:34 The Anti-work Movement 48:02 Deriving Satisfaction from Work 1:01:06 Finding Balance 1:09:05 Psychology of Wealth 1:17:22 Where to Find Anna - Join the Modern Wisdom Community on Locals - https://modernwisdom.locals.com/ Listen to all episodes on audio: Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/2MNqIgw Spotify: https://spoti.fi/2LSimPn - Get in touch in the comments below or head to... Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chriswillx Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/chriswillx Email: https://chriswillx.com/contact/

Anna Codrea-RadoguestChris Williamsonhost

Feb 28, 20221h 18mWatch on YouTube ↗

EPISODE INFO

Released: February 28, 2022
Duration: 1h 18m
Channel: Modern Wisdom
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EPISODE 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 #productivity #lifehacks #growth - 00:00 Intro 00:22 Anti-productivity Week 11:16 Engendering Creativity 22:53 Productivity Dysmorphia 30:06 Working in an Office 37:34 The Anti-work Movement 48:02 Deriving Satisfaction from Work 1:01:06 Finding Balance 1:09:05 Psychology of Wealth 1:17:22 Where to Find Anna - Join the Modern Wisdom Community on Locals - https://modernwisdom.locals.com/ Listen to all episodes on audio: Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/2MNqIgw Spotify: https://spoti.fi/2LSimPn - Get in touch in the comments below or head to... Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chriswillx Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/chriswillx Email: https://chriswillx.com/contact/

SPEAKERS

Anna Codrea-Rado
guest
Chris Williamson
host

EPISODE SUMMARY

In this episode of Modern Wisdom, featuring Anna Codrea-Rado and Chris Williamson, The Danger Of Obsessing Over Productivity - Anna Codrea-Rado explores escaping Productivity Obsession: Rethinking Work, Creativity, and Success Myths Chris Williamson and writer Anna Codrea‑Rado explore the downsides of extreme productivity culture and the tension between optimizing life and allowing for spontaneity and creativity.

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