The Tim Ferriss Show

By Tim Ferriss: Bestselling Author, Human Guinea Pig

#147: How to Avoid the Busy Trap (And Other Misuses of Your Time)

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Published March 18, 2016 11:16am

Today's episode is a bite-sized morsel for your brain and for your life. This is an excerpt from my favorite writing of all time. This letter is #22, "On the Futility of Halfway Measures." As usual, Seneca takes a little time in his preamble to get warmed up. That is his style. He seems to enjoy feeling out the recipient of his letter before jumping into the details. I love this letter because it addresses how we spend our time, which is one of the biggest stresses for all people, and especially entrepreneurs. My favorite portion is: "Hence men leave su...

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