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Listen to an excerpt from GETTING THINGS DONE by David Allen, read by the author

GETTING THINGS DONE Audiobook Excerpt

Author and New York Times columnist Thomas L. Friedman says the world has entered an age of dizzying acceleration, and in this episode, he explains how to live in it. His latest book “Thank you for Being Late: An Optimist’s Guide to Thriving in the Age of Accelerations” delves into mega changes in terms of computing power, the global economy, and the environment. How do these changes interact? How do we keep up with a quickly changing world? Friedman discusses his book with Aspen Institute President and CEO Walter Isaacson. Their conversation is part of the Alma and Joseph Gildenhorn Book Series at the Institute.

Thriving in the Age of Accelerations

Renowned Harvard psychologist Dan Gilbert describes the foibles of imagination and illusions of foresight that cause each of us to misconceive our tomorrows and misestimate our satisfactions. Vividly bringing to life the latest scientific research in psychology, cognitive neuroscience, philosophy, and behavioral economics, Gilbert reveals what scientists have discovered about the uniquely human ability to imagine the future, and about our capacity to predict how much we will like it when we get there.

(Mis)Imagining the Future

Thinking about the far-off future isn’t just an exercise in intellectual curiosity. It’s a practical skill that, as new research reveals, has a direct neurological link to greater creativity, empathy, and optimism. In this session from master game designer and acclaimed futurist Jane McGonigal, you’ll learn three practical habits that will increase the power of your imagination—and you’ll have the chance to use your creativity to foresee some of the biggest ways our lives will change by the year 2026.

Jane McGonigal: The Future of Imagination

What if you examined your life in the context of all of its stages? The annunciation and initiation phases in your youth and young adulthood are full of discovery and learning. Then, the odyssey years in your twenties bring wandering and loneliness and lead to a commitment-making phase in your thirties. David Brooks, author and New York Times op-ed columnist, says life’s mountains and valleys shape who we are and eventually lead us to a “second mountain.” This phase, later in life, often results in a feeling of true peace and happiness. In this lecture, Brooks uses examples from his own life and of others who encountered challenges along the way, like biologist E.O. Wilson, Russian writer Leo Tolstoy, and Holocaust survivor Viktor Frankl.

The Next Big Challenge in Your Life

Elon Musk answers questions from reporters about the Falcon Heavy Rocket's first launch on Feb. 6 2018.

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Elon Musk discusses the launch and flight of the Falcon Heavy Rocket

“I’M COMMITTED TO FEELING A CERTAIN WAY EVERY DAY.” 

One of the most important things you can do to get your mindset ready for success is to have a strong morning routine. That’s honestly why I wrote my latest book, The Millionaire Morning.

We only have so much attention we can give out. To people, to goals, to anything. As a result it’s important to have that strong foundation.

For this episode of 5 Minute Friday I wanted to bring you this insightful clip from an episode with John Assaf. 

John is one of the leading behavioral and mindset experts in the world. He has written two NY Times Best Sellers, was in The Secret and has built 5 multi-million dollar companies. 

He shares why you should be concerned with your limited number of attention units and how you can start everyday ready to win.

Discover all of that and much more, on Episode 609.


In This Episode You Will Learn:

What attention units are (1:01)

John’s routine to productively use attention units (1:55)

Why you need to have a routine (2:53)

How to change your behavior for success (4:23)

What it takes to move from ignorance to awareness (6:30)

How to get over your fear of failing (8:00)

Plus much, much more

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Hold Me Close (Castiel's Lament)

Former Philadelphia Mayor Michael Nutter insists that serving in city council is the best job in politics. He served two terms as mayor and managed to lower the city’s homicide rate and increase the high school graduation rate. Still, he says, it wasn’t enough. Though it may not be as glamorous as working in national politics, Nutter says you can more easily see progress when serving at the local level. In this episode, he talks with Jonathan Capehart, editorial writer for the Washington Post, about Nutter’s recent book, “Mayor: The Best Job in Politics.” Their discussion also delves into the relationship between law enforcement and communities of color, President Trump, and a recent incident at a Philadelphia Starbucks where two African American men were arrested.

Why Being Mayor Is the Best Job in Politics

Bill Gates portends doomsday is coming. The late Stephen Hawking said we should prepare for our robot overlords to take their thrones. But is the future as glaring as HAL’s red eye? Or is it more complicated than that? What does a future powered by algorithms and big intelligence mean for our lives? What are the game-changing developments made possible by AI? How will AI transform industry and disrupt business? A panel of tech and business experts, including Tim O’Reilly, Gary Marcus, and Michael Chui, discuss how AI will impact our lives, and what business sectors might be most affected. Their conversation is led by Bloomberg Television’s Erik Schatzker.

How Artificial Intelligence Will Transform Industry

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