You’re Not Lazy: 3 Keys to Effortless Productivity (with Ali Abdaal)

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» Timestamps ⏱️
0:00 Introduction
01:27 What is Productivity?
02:28 Positive Psychology
10:35 The Three Core Elements
11:23 The Power of Play
16:16 Intrinsic vs. Extrinsic Motivation
18:12 How to Empower Yourself
21:43 Why You Need People
25:07 The Importance of Enjoyment
27:55 Brilliant
29:12 Outro


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