<p>This episode kicks off with a morning walk surprise – a usually quiet street packed with cars! The reason? A public transport strike. This leads to thoughts on people's reactions (or lack thereof) to such disruptions and a little detour into the ongoing debate about remote work.</p><p>But the main thread of this episode is a personal reflection on podcast consumption. Inspired by a video from Van Neistat (yes, Casey's brother!), I delve into my own potential "addiction" to podcasts and why I'm starting to believe that less might actually be more. I explore the feeling of being constantly bombarded with information and the importance of creating space for your own thoughts and the present moment.</p><p>Tune in to hear my slightly rambling thoughts on all this and maybe even share your own perspective! </p><p></p><p><strong>Chapter Marks:</strong></p><p>* <strong>00:00:00 - The Chaotic Quiet:</strong> Initial thoughts on the microphone and the unexpected traffic due to the public transport strike.</p><p>* <strong>00:00:45 - Strike Surprises:</strong> Observing the unusually busy streets and the reason behind it.</p><p>* <strong>00:01:11 - The Lack of Reaction:</strong> Pondering the general public's response to frequent strikes.</p><p>* <strong>00:02:10 - A Longer Walk and Recording:</strong> The motivation behind this morning's recording session.</p><p>* <strong>00:03:10 - More Packed Streets:</strong> Further observations on the traffic situation and initial thoughts on remote work.</p><p>* <strong>00:03:57 - Remote Work Reflections:</strong> Delving deeper into the ongoing discussion about working from home vs. the office.</p><p>* <strong>00:04:58 - My Own Office Dilemma:</strong> Personal feelings about the pros and cons of office work.</p><p>* <strong>00:05:56 - The Podcast Addiction Question:</strong> Transitioning to the main topic inspired by Van Neistat.</p><p>* <strong>00:06:35 - Van Neistat's Podcast Praise:</strong> Mentioning the video that sparked this reflection.</p><p>* <strong>00:07:19 - Lunchtime Reflection (Delayed):</strong> Setting the intention to reflect later in the day.</p><p>* <strong>00:07:36 - Eight Hours Later:</strong> Catching up after a busy day to share the thoughts.</p><p>* <strong>00:08:08 - Respect for Van Neistat:</strong> Clarifying the initial casual reference and acknowledging his work.</p><p>* <strong>00:09:00 - The Podcast Addiction Disagreement:</strong> Expressing the core disagreement with Van Neistat's "positive addiction" stance.</p><p>* <strong>00:09:41 - My Own Podcast Overload:</strong> Sharing personal experience with listening to too many podcasts.</p><p>* <strong>00:10:14 - The Programming Effect:</strong> Thoughts on how constant listening can influence one's own thinking.</p><p>* <strong>00:10:46 - The Illusion of Inspiration:</strong> Questioning the endless stream of podcast content.</p><p>* <strong>00:11:11 - Podcast Guest Suspicions:</strong> A slightly cynical view on the motivations of some podcast guests.</p><p>* <strong>00:12:17 - Cutting Back on Podcasts:</strong> Sharing the positive effects of reducing podcast consumption.</p><p>* <strong>00:12:59 - The Beauty of Boredom and Presence:</strong> Emphasizing the value of being present in everyday activities.</p><p>* <strong>00:13:31 - The Flow State:</strong> Reflecting on the rewarding feeling of focused activity.</p><p>* <strong>00:14:01 - Half Here, Half There:</strong> Contrasting focused activity with multitasking and podcast listening.</p><p>* <strong>00:14:21 - Your Thoughts Welcome:</strong> Encouraging listeners to share their opinions.</p> <br/><br/>This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit <a href="https://cmonkx.substack.com?utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=CTA_1">cmonkx.substack.com</a>
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