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Episode Synopsis
In this episode, Caleb and Todd talk with Dan Pink about the scientific secrets of timing.
Guest Links
DanPink.com
Dan on Twitter
When: The Scientific Secrets of Timing by Dan Pink
A Whole New Mind by Dan Pink
Drive by Dan Pink
To Sell Is Human by Dan Pink
Links Mentioned
Catalyst Conference
Episode 49 with Brad Lomenick
Episode 50 with Jeff Henderson
Sapiens: A Brief History of Humankind by Yuval Noah Harari
What We Learned
We Underestimate the Importance of Timing
We tend to focus on the what, how, and who, but not the when.
Timing isn't everything, but it is a big thing.
Understand When You Are At Your Best
Are you an owl or a lark? Owls do their best work later in the day and larks do their best work earlier in the day.
One of the keys to optimal performance is through synchronization of our type, the tasks, and time of day.
Each day has three stages: peak, trough, recovery.
Certain Work Is Better At Certain Times
Peak = Analytic work
Trough = Mindless work
Recovery = Creative work
The Power of Breaks
Breaks help with productivity.
Breaks help with creativity
Keys to a Good Break
Be active
Be social
No phone
How Can You Overcome a False Start?
Use temporal landmarks (first day of the week, day after a holiday, or the day after a memorable day) to start something new.
What Endings Do
Endings energize us.
Endings help us encode and remember experiences.
We prefer endings that elevate.
How Can You Power Through the Middle?
Recognize that the middle point is tough.
Imagine that you are slightly behind your timeline. Research shows that when we think we are behind we are more motivated to do what we need to do.
How Can We Make the Past and Future Relevant to the Present?
Nostalgia: we look down on it, but it gives people a sense of meaning and connection to others.
Awe: it gives us a sense of vastness and causes time to slow down.
Quotes to Tweet
"We tend to focus on the what, how, and who, but not the when." - @danielpink @learnerspodcast Click to Tweet
"Timing isn't everything, but it is a big thing." - @danielpink @learnerspodcast Click to Tweet
"All times of day are not created equal." - @danielpink @learnerspodcast Click to Tweet
"We think timing is an art, but it's much more of a science." - @danielpink @learnerspodcast Click to Tweet
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Thank you for listening to the Learner's Corner Podcast.
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Until next time, keep learning and keep growing.
Guest Links
DanPink.com
Dan on Twitter
When: The Scientific Secrets of Timing by Dan Pink
A Whole New Mind by Dan Pink
Drive by Dan Pink
To Sell Is Human by Dan Pink
Links Mentioned
Catalyst Conference
Episode 49 with Brad Lomenick
Episode 50 with Jeff Henderson
Sapiens: A Brief History of Humankind by Yuval Noah Harari
What We Learned
We Underestimate the Importance of Timing
We tend to focus on the what, how, and who, but not the when.
Timing isn't everything, but it is a big thing.
Understand When You Are At Your Best
Are you an owl or a lark? Owls do their best work later in the day and larks do their best work earlier in the day.
One of the keys to optimal performance is through synchronization of our type, the tasks, and time of day.
Each day has three stages: peak, trough, recovery.
Certain Work Is Better At Certain Times
Peak = Analytic work
Trough = Mindless work
Recovery = Creative work
The Power of Breaks
Breaks help with productivity.
Breaks help with creativity
Keys to a Good Break
Be active
Be social
No phone
How Can You Overcome a False Start?
Use temporal landmarks (first day of the week, day after a holiday, or the day after a memorable day) to start something new.
What Endings Do
Endings energize us.
Endings help us encode and remember experiences.
We prefer endings that elevate.
How Can You Power Through the Middle?
Recognize that the middle point is tough.
Imagine that you are slightly behind your timeline. Research shows that when we think we are behind we are more motivated to do what we need to do.
How Can We Make the Past and Future Relevant to the Present?
Nostalgia: we look down on it, but it gives people a sense of meaning and connection to others.
Awe: it gives us a sense of vastness and causes time to slow down.
Quotes to Tweet
"We tend to focus on the what, how, and who, but not the when." - @danielpink @learnerspodcast Click to Tweet
"Timing isn't everything, but it is a big thing." - @danielpink @learnerspodcast Click to Tweet
"All times of day are not created equal." - @danielpink @learnerspodcast Click to Tweet
"We think timing is an art, but it's much more of a science." - @danielpink @learnerspodcast Click to Tweet
New Episode Every Tuesday
Join Us Every Tuesday
Thank you for listening to the Learner's Corner Podcast.
We hope you'll join us for next week's episode.
Until next time, keep learning and keep growing.
In God we trust