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The Productivityist Podcast: Zen and The Art of Work with Kourosh Dini

by Mike Vardy

My guest for this episode is Kourosh Dini – a psychiatrist, writer, musician, and author. Some of his works include Zen & The Art of Work, Creating Flow with OmniFocus, and Workflow Mastery.
 
I’ve met Kourosh a couple of years ago when we worked together for the OmniFocus set-up. I love his work and have always seen him as a thoughtful productivity strategist who knows his stuff.
 
Some of the things we talked about this week are:
  • How meditation shifts our mindset which ultimately makes us more mindful and productive.
  • The importance of pausing and practical tips on how to apply it in your life.
  • Personalization and why it’s important in your daily interactions.
  • Why play time is a necessary ingredient in performance, productivity, and happiness at work.
  • How music can boost your productivity, creativity, and overall sense of well-being.
  • Kourosh’s thoughts on ambient sound apps and how he uses them in his own workflow.
  • The five elements of good health, according to Kourosh.
  • Kourosh’s take on meditation and his recommendations for those who want to start meditating.

Relevant Links:

  • Kourosh Dini | Mind, Music, and Technology
  • Zen & the Art of Work | Find Calm in Work and Play
  • OmniFocus | Task management for Mac, iPad, and iPhone
  • Review: Zen and The art of Work | Productivityist
  • Productivity & Play with Dr. Kirsten Milliken | Productivityist
  • Focus at Will | Get 4x increase in productivity with this concentration music for working smarter.
  • So Good They Can’t Ignore You: Why Skills Trump Passion in the Quest for Work You Love by Cal Newport| Amazon
  • How to Meditate: A Guide to Self-Discovery by Lawrence LeShan| Amazon
  • What’s the Best Music to Listen to While Working? | The Atlantic
  • Kourosh Dini (@kouroshdini) | Twitter

Thanks for tuning in! Until next time, remember to stop guessing…and start going.

 

About Mike Vardy

Mike Vardy is a writer, speaker, productivity strategist, and founder of Productivityist. He is the author of The Front Nine: How to Start the Year You Want Anytime You Want and The Productivityist Playbook.

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