Illitch's law
As Illich's Law proves, perfect is the enemy of good. By aiming too high and taking on too much, your productivity plummets and you risk burning out. To keep from getting burnt by your best intentions, organise your day according to chronobiology.
Season 1 • Episode 5 • 5 mn
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Hofstadter's law
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Pareto's law
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Fraisse's law
With Fraisse's Law, it’s a scientific fact—the more unpleasant the task, the more time seems to drag on. To get around this law and ensure your to-do list is less painful, Donnelly has three techniques for organizing your time so that it always flies.
S1 • 8 • 5mn