EPISODE · Apr 30, 2019 · 1H 13M
Episode 424: A Roach Riding a Rat
from Back to Work · host 5by5
DISCUSSED: the restorative tonic of a good night's sleep; a return to sleep as video game; it's okay to tweet your hosts about hoagies and Publix; concerns about butt cancer; Dan recommends a Netflix series; Merlin endorses Overcast clips; the difficulty of balancing user requests with reality; Merlin commends the deliberate simplicity of his daughter's spork; Merlin recommends a podcast; and, finally, your hosts respond to a listener's email about the therapeutic benefits of "controlling a small area." Links for this episode:Clip sharing with Overcast – Marco.orgWith today’s 2019.4 update, you can now share audio or video clips, up to a minute each, from any public podcast. Simply tap the share button in the upper-right corner. Against the Rules with Michael Lewis — OvercastBreaking Government with Michael Lewis — Why Is This Happening? with Chris Hayes — OvercastMise en place - Wikipedia5by5 | Back to Work #385: A Picture of a ClownDan and Merlin also answer listener questions about mise en place and doubting one's future after college. 5by5 | Back to Work #222: Full-Stack ObsessiveMerlin and Dan use The Aviator as a jumping-off point to talk about OCD as it relates to perfectionism, creativity, and drive in the workplace. They discuss rituals and their consequences, the importance of mise en place, and eliminating disruptive processes. Why Cleaning Makes Some People Feel Less Anxious - TonicIf you're one of those people, there could be a few explanations for why cleanliness translates to lower levels of stress and anxiety for you, says Darby Saxbe, an assistant professor of psychology at the University of Southern California. “[Cleaning] gives people a sense of mastery and control over their environment,” she says. “Life is full of uncertainty and many situations are out of our hands, but at least we can assert our will on our living space. Clutter can be visually distracting, too, and serve as a nagging reminder of tasks and chores undone.” AutoSleepSleep Watch App — Apple Watch Sleep Tracker AppYass Cat (Original Vine) - YouTubeNetflixNetflix Commercial - SNL - YouTubeList: E-mail Addresses It Would Be Really Annoying to Give Out Over the Phone - McSweeney’s Internet TendencyFireside Podcast HostingUse promo code DRAGONGLASS for 20% off for three months. "Mr. Show with Bob and David" Life Is Precious and God and the Bible (TV Episode 1998) - IMDbStructured ProcrastinationBrought to you by: Luna Display (Get 10% discount on Luna Display by going to www.lunadisplay.com and enter the promo code BACKTOWORK at checkout) Away (Visit awaytravel.com/backtowork and use the code BACKTOWORK at checkout to get $20 off a suitcase).
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DISCUSSED: the restorative tonic of a good night's sleep; a return to sleep as video game; it's okay to tweet your hosts about hoagies and Publix; concerns about butt cancer; Dan recommends a Netflix series; Merlin endorses Overcast clips; the difficulty of balancing user requests with reality; Merlin commends the deliberate simplicity of his daughter's spork; Merlin recommends a podcast; and, finally, your hosts respond to a listener's email about the therapeutic benefits of "controlling a small area." Links for this episode:Clip sharing with Overcast – Marco.orgWith today’s 2019.4 update, you can now share audio or video clips, up to a minute each, from any public podcast. Simply tap the share button in the upper-right corner. Against the Rules with Michael Lewis — OvercastBreaking Government with Michael Lewis — Why Is This Happening? with Chris Hayes — OvercastMise en place - Wikipedia5by5 | Back to Work #385: A Picture of a ClownDan and Merlin also answer listener questions about mise en place and doubting one's future after college. 5by5 | Back to Work #222: Full-Stack ObsessiveMerlin and Dan use The Aviator as a jumping-off point to talk about OCD as it relates to perfectionism, creativity, and drive in the workplace. They discuss rituals and their consequences, the importance of mise en place, and eliminating disruptive processes. Why Cleaning Makes Some People Feel Less Anxious - TonicIf you're one of those people, there could be a few explanations for why cleanliness translates to lower levels of stress and anxiety for you, says Darby Saxbe, an assistant professor of psychology at the University of Southern California. “[Cleaning] gives people a sense of mastery and control over their environment,” she says. “Life is full of uncertainty and many situations are out of our hands, but at least we can assert our will on our living space. Clutter can be visually distracting, too, and serve as a nagging reminder of tasks and chores undone.” AutoSleepSleep Watch App — Apple Watch Sleep Tracker AppYass Cat (Original Vine) - YouTubeNetflixNetflix Commercial - SNL - YouTubeList: E-mail Addresses It Would Be Really Annoying to Give Out Over the Phone - McSweeney’s Internet TendencyFireside Podcast HostingUse promo code DRAGONGLASS for 20% off for three months. "Mr. Show with Bob and David" Life Is Precious and God and the Bible (TV Episode 1998) - IMDbStructured ProcrastinationBrought to you by: Luna Display (Get 10% discount on Luna Display by going to www.lunadisplay.com and enter the promo code BACKTOWORK at checkout) Away (Visit awaytravel.com/backtowork and use the code BACKTOWORK at checkout to get $20 off a suitcase).
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