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The OptimalWork Podcast

Hosted by Dr. Kevin Majeres and Sharif Younes, co-founders of OptimalWork, The OptimalWork Podcast will help you learn to challenge yourself in each hour of work according to your highest ideals. We discuss all aspects of Dr. Majeres"s approach to work, which he developed in his private practice and teaches at Harvard Medical School, and show how it applies to everyday situations like professional work, study, sleep, and relationships. For personalized plans to help you put the ideas into practice,

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00:30:30

81. A Tribute to Aaron Beck

The OptimalWork Podcast ·

2021/11/15

#81: On November 1, 2021, the founder of cognitive therapy, Dr. Aaron T. Beck, passed away. Dr. Kevin Majeres trained with Dr. Beck and reflects on his significance, both for the field of psychology and for his own work.

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00:30:34

80. How to Have Unlimited Reserves of Willpower

The OptimalWork Podcast ·

2021/11/08

#80: Could there be a link between ego depletion and the increase of depression in modern times? We think there could be. But it’s not ego depletion itself; rather, it’s the theory of ego depletion that may be causing it. In this episode, we discuss what ego depletion is thought to be, and why implicit belief in it does more harm than good.

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00:30:47

79. How to Stop Feeling Overwhelmed

The OptimalWork Podcast ·

2021/11/01

#79: One of the consequences of living in threat mode is that you often feel overwhelmed. Your view of yourself and your situation becomes fixed, and you can lose your optimism. In this episode, we’ll show you how to regain a sense of possibility and freedom whenever you’re overwhelmed.

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00:28:48

78. What’s Missing from Atomic Habits

The OptimalWork Podcast ·

2021/10/25

#78: Atomic Habits by James Clear is a recent best-seller that covers a lot of the same topics as OptimalWork. In this episode, we summarize its approach and theory and identify areas of common ground, as well as some shortcomings of the Atomic Habits approach. This helps to clarify how transformative OptimalWork’s approach really is.

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00:30:26

77. Use Dopamine to Shape Habits

The OptimalWork Podcast ·

2021/10/18

#77: If you’re struggling to form better habits, we have two simple practices that will help you shape your own behavior. To understand these, we first dive into some new developments in the neuroscience of self-control.

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00:27:40

76. Routine: the Good, the Bad, and the Ugly

The OptimalWork Podcast ·

2021/10/11

#76: Having routines can help us make desirable behaviors second nature. But routine is a double-edged sword. By making behaviors automatic, routine can deplete them of meaning. Routine — the good, the bad, and the ugly — is the topic of today’s episode.

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00:29:14

75. How to Win Over Your Inner Critic

The OptimalWork Podcast ·

2021/10/04

#75: Have you ever struggled with negative self-talk? Visualization can be a powerful tool in approaching your inner critic. Join us as we discuss how the use of imagery can turn OptimalWork’s theory of growth into a practical strategy for achieving psychological balance.

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00:27:54

74. How to Have Deeper Conversations

The OptimalWork Podcast ·

2021/09/27

#74: Conversations can be a source of frustration, but they can also be the source of our deepest and most fulfilling joys. The bonds that we form with others are forged in large part through conversations. In this episode, we’ll talk about the key skill needed to have good conversations.

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00:27:18

73. How to Maintain Intensity in Work

The OptimalWork Podcast ·

2021/09/20

#73: If we want to focus more intensely on something, it could be easy to think we just have to try harder. But recent advances in neuroscience give us two alternate approaches, which we’ll be discussing in today’s episode.

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00:28:23

72. Bringing Clarity to Brain Fog

The OptimalWork Podcast ·

2021/09/13

#72: One of the most frequent reasons for people to see their doctor is to treat fatigue or brain fog. In this episode, we look into the causes of brain fog and the potential solutions.

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71. Understanding Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs

The OptimalWork Podcast ·

2021/09/06

#71: Maslow proposed his famous Hierarchy of Needs in 1943, and it remains a foundational idea in psychology. In this episode, we explore the deep consistency between Maslow’s understanding and OptimalWork’s approach, discussing reframing, mindfulness, challenge, and Maslow’s paradoxically selfless understanding of self-actualization.

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70. Going Deeper into Your Why

The OptimalWork Podcast ·

2021/08/02

#70: Cultivating a spirit of service lies at the heart of OptimalWork’s approach to work. Striving for a spirit of service ultimately means changing not just what we do and how we do things, but also why we do them. But how do we really assess and change something as intangible as the why behind what we do? This is the starting point for today’s discussion.

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00:27:16

69. Deep Work and OptimalWork

The OptimalWork Podcast ·

2021/07/26

#69: What makes OptimalWork different from other productivity systems? What makes the Golden Hour different from any other period of focused work? And what is the difference between OptimalWork and Dr. Cal Newport’s highly popular Deep Work? These questions and more in today’s episode.

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00:25:16

68. On the Importance of Ideals

The OptimalWork Podcast ·

2021/07/19

#68: We’ve often spoken about the importance of reframing challenges according to ideals. Inspired by questions, we’ve decided to revisit this topic, discussing ideals, what they are exactly, where they come from, and how to live them out in your life.

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00:26:35

67. How to Read Sixty Books in a Year

The OptimalWork Podcast ·

2021/07/12

#67: Reading is the best example of a skill that we use on a daily basis, and that much depends on, and yet we seldom think of practicing or improving. We’ll discuss how reading fits into OptimalWork’s approach, how to improve at both your speed and comprehension, and, yes, how to read sixty books per year.

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00:28:07

66. How to Dehypnotize Yourself

The OptimalWork Podcast ·

2021/07/05

#66: Are you hypnotized right now? It might surprise you to learn that, in a technical sense, you very well may be. Understanding how trances work, the topic of today’s episode, will allow you to free your attention from the things that capture it.

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00:27:30

65. Do You Need Deadlines to Feel Motivated?

The OptimalWork Podcast ·

2021/06/28

#65: Do you think you need a deadline imposed on you in order to get focused and motivated? Ultimately this can mean letting emotions drive your behavior. The better path is to act according to ideals, which leads to you shaping your emotions over time.

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00:23:24

64. How to Develop Emotional Intelligence

The OptimalWork Podcast ·

2021/06/21

#64: What is emotional intelligence? Can OptimalWork help in developing emotional intelligence? And what is the relationship between working at our best and developing a greater sensitivity for others? These questions and more in today's episode.

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00:24:28

63. How to Thrive in Uncertainty

The OptimalWork Podcast ·

2021/06/14

#63: Feeling uncertain can paralyze us. In those moments, we might seek reassurance from ourselves or others. In this episode, we discuss why you shouldn’t just seek certainty, and how these challenges provide the best opportunities for adventure and growth.

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00:23:12

62. How to Help Others Grow

The OptimalWork Podcast ·

2021/06/07

#62: How do you help others grow? How do you know when it’s the right time to help them grow? What’s the best way to pursue those conversations? This episode pursues these questions and others, so that you can thrive in any role in which others depend on you.

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