EPISODE · Oct 1, 2021 · 30 MIN
Nixing Busywork With Niksen
from The Busyness Paradox · host Frank and Paul
You know those expressions like, "do more by doing less" and "work smarter not harder"? Bush league. In this episode we reveal the true secret to doing more: doing nothing. To much of the world, it's a bafflingly paradoxical truth. To the Dutch, it's simply called niksen.Articles and Books Mentioned in the Episode:Niksen: Why the Dutch concept of doing nothing is the key to happiness - The TimesHow I learnt the Dutch art of doing nothing - The TimesInvent and Wander: The Collected Writings of Jeff Bezos, with an Introduction by Walter IsaacsonJeff Bezos Says He Makes Time in His Schedule to Do NothingThe Problem With Management by Numbers - The Busyness ParadoxCome visit us at busynessparadox.com to see episode transcripts, blog posts and other content while you’re there!
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You know those expressions like, "do more by doing less" and "work smarter not harder"? Bush league. In this episode we reveal the true secret to doing more: doing nothing. To much of the world, it's a bafflingly paradoxical truth. To the Dutch, it's simply called niksen. Articles and Books Mentioned in the Episode: Niksen: Why the Dutch concept of doing nothing is the key to happiness - The Times How I learnt the Dutch art of doing nothing - The Times Invent and Wander: The Collected Writin...
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