42. Be a Systems Thinker: From Chronically Chaotic to Rhythms of Rest with Marilyn Paul Ph.D

In this episode you’re going to learn how to turn 7 days a week into 8. First, our thought leader of the day is Marilyn Paul, a true ‘systems’ thinker. From projects for WHO to others like cutting down on waste, Marilyn applies her world-class way of finding and applying solutions. She has been on the faculty of Yale Medical School, appeared on Discovery, and is the author of, It’s Hard to Make a Difference When You Can’t Find Your Keys, one of my favorite titles ever! Marilyn’s mission is to help people who struggle with the overwhelm and disorganization of life to live more smoothly and less chaotic.    Listen to Marilyn today and learn how to be a systems thinker that can develop a system of rest. [00:01 - 05:47] Opening Segment  I introduce Marilyn Paul The scope of Marilyn’s work and impact on the world Thinking systemically - patient for patterns [05:48 - 21:08]  Develop a System of Rest For people who struggle with chronic disorganization: The example of a messy house The effects of chain reactions Our unwitting impact What all people should know about rest and work Understanding the power of rest The effects of not enough rest Figure out what you need to operate at 100% Develop your rhythm of rest Know your go and your stop The analogy of weeding and potting An Oasis in Time ‘Shabbat’ [21:09 - 36:02] The Thought Process of Stoicism  How stoicism can help us develop systems of rest You get more done when you are centered and rested  7 minus 1 equals 8