The Efficiency Paradox

from The Busyness Paradox · host Frank and Paul

In this episode we reflect on Oliver Burkeman’s recent column, Escaping the Efficiency Trap - And Finding Some Piece of Mind and the paradoxical reality that the relentless pursuit of efficiency in our jobs and lives often leads to chronic inefficiency. People, products and links mentioned in this episode:Coach Bobby Bowden dies at 91SisyphusEscaping the Efficiency Trap and Finding Some Peace of Mind by Oliver BurkemanPomodoro Timers and Eisenhower Box techniques:Chasing Productivity & Creativity in WFHFocus Matrix and BeFocused AppsPast Reflections on StructureGetting Things Done by David AllenConflicted podcastDavid Sparks (aka MacSparky) and "moving the needle"Come visit us at busynessparadox.com to see episode transcripts, blog posts and other content while you’re there!

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