Chris Guillebeau, author of 'Time Anxiety,' dives into the illusion of urgency that plagues modern life, revealing practical strategies to tackle time anxiety and prioritize joy. Meanwhile, Kent Dunlap, a biology professor, explores the neck's fascinating anatomy and its cultural significance, from adornment to communication. Together, they peel back layers on how societal pressures influence our perception of time and the overlooked importance of our necks, ultimately encouraging listeners to rethink productivity and embrace life's simple pleasures.
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Assess Commitments Like They're Now
Consider if a future commitment were happening tomorrow to gauge your true desire.
Say no more often when the answer is negative for immediate timing.
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Time Feels Faster with Age
Time perception speeds up as we age due to fewer milestones and changing perspectives.
Feeling "too late" or having missed chances is a universal emotional experience.
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Neck Is A Biological Multitasker
The neck acts as a multitasker transporting air, blood, food, and enabling sensation and speech.
It houses vital structures like lymph nodes and sensors for detecting carbon dioxide levels.
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Time anxiety is that feeling of always feeling pressured because there isn’t enough time to get everything done and always worrying you are going to be late. But wait! What if everything didn’t really need to get done? What if this sense of urgency you have is an illusion? I want you to listen to Chris Giullibeau. He has taken a hard look at this strange way we view and manage our time and has some startling revelations that should make you feel a lot better. Chris is the author of the book Time Anxiety: The Illusion of Urgency and a Better Way to Live (https://amzn.to/4cqGBlC)
Your neck is a biological marvel. It is the tunnel that connects your head to your torso and what it does is rather amazing. The neck also has a lot of cultural significance from how we adorn the neck with jewelry, ties and collars to its role in sexual attraction. Here to discuss the amazing world of the neck – human and otherwise is Kent Dunlap. He is a professor of biology at Trinity College in Hartford, CT and he is author of the book, The Neck: A Natural and Cultural History (https://amzn.to/4lu0yw4).
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