Ep. #1081: Kevin Kelly on Excellent Advice For Living Well

What do “rest ethic,” goofing off, and Artificial Intelligence have in common?  This episode of the podcast is a bit different, but I think you’re going to enjoy it. In this interview, Kevin Kelly unwraps the art of living excellently in a world steered by technology.  Our discussion explores the intersections of AI, creativity, work, productivity, and even how rest plays a vital role in our lives. In case you’re not familiar with him, Kevin is the co-founder of Wired Magazine, influential writer, renowned futurist, and author of the new book Excellent Advice For Living.  I wanted to get him on the podcast because this book is absolutely chock-full of practical, easily-digestible nuggets of advice for living a more fulfilling life. And as a man who has spent decades envisioning the future, he has a unique perspective compared to other guests I’ve had on the show. This conversation covers a variety of topics such as . . . - Kevin's motivation for writing Excellent Advice for Living - The importance of balance between work and rest - The role of AI in our lives and how it can reshape work - Non-traditional views on success and fulfilling work - And more . . . Whether you're seeking to gain control over your time, foster your creativity, or ponder the exciting implications of AI, you don't want to miss this discussion.  Tune in and let me know if it sparks your curiosity! Timestamps: 0:00 - Please leave a review of the show wherever you listen to podcasts and make sure to subscribe! 2:04 - What made you want to write this book (Excellent Advice For Living)? 6:45 - What is a rest ethic? 8:45 - Why do you think it's really important to goof off? 14:08 - Do you think it's hard enough to find something that you love doing and also make a living out of it? 26:52 - Legion VIP One-on-One Coaching: https://www.muscleforlife.show/vip  29:37 - What are your thoughts on AI? 34:11 - How important do you think it is to start using AI? 46:22 - What are examples of doing things that are not aimed at success? Mentioned on the Show: Legion VIP One-on-One Coaching: ⁠https://www.muscleforlife.show/vip Kevin’s Book Excellent Advice For Living: https://www.amazon.com/Excellent-Advice-Living-Wisdom-Earlier/dp/0593654528/?tag=mflweb-20