Listen "Hacks: Productivity, AI, and Minimalism with Sam Corcos"
Episode Synopsis
In this episode, Andrews chats with Sam Corcos, founder of Levels. Sam, a software developer, shares his unique systems for productivity, time management, and life hacks. He delves into how he maximizes his time and energy while juggling work and family.We talk about:Time tracking & prioritization: Aligning your actions with your goals.Life transitions: How marriage and parenthood impact productivity.Minimizing distractions: Creating buffers and using alarms.Learning on the go: Audiobooks and AI for knowledge consumption.The future of work: AI in software development and the changing role of developers.Living intentionally: Minimalism, decision-making, and the benefits of co-living.Life hacks: Meal prepping, and more!Resources Mentioned:Mack's silicone earplugsCotton blanketsThe Anxious Generation by Jonathan HaidtNotebook LMReplitCursorChapters:00:00 Intro0:56 Get to know Sam1:47 Marriage and parenthood’s impact on productivity4:21 Building systems to minimize distractions6:43 Health hacks8:51 Setting alarms for important events10:58 Audiobooks & AI for learning15:32 AI as coding tools17:52 Sam’s thoughts on AI & jobs27:10 Minimalism30:51 Management in business35:52 Co-living and raising kids38:00 Meal prep39:17 ClosingFind Sam on:LinkedinTwitter/XLevelsFollow Andrew:Twitter/XLinkedInGet a copy of Never EnoughWeekly recommendations