How to Raise the Monkey Inside You
summary
Explains human tendencies—impulsiveness, preference for simple/urgent tasks, and difficulty with sustained logical thinking—that break plans and cause overload. Describes practical strategies to manage time and tasks so work doesn’t take over life, aiming to stay effective without becoming an unthinking biomechanical worker.
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chapters (7)
- 0:00Introduction
- 6:44Human mindset model
- 17:10Human brain limits
- 26:19Task workflow cycle
- 37:11Impossible to do it all
- 47:43Practical tips and takeaways
- 1:07:06Q&A
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