279 | Too Busy

Joshua and Ryan talk about the problem of busyness and how we can better manage our time, and they answer the following questions: Why can’t we ever seem to get ahead of our to-do lists? (01:43) What lists do you find helpful? (02:13) What is “busyness”? (06:42) How do we gain more discretionary time despite the onslaught of modern obligations and responsibilities? (11:25) Is striving for work-life balance a fruitless endeavor? (13:58) Are there any tools that can help with our overwhelm? (16:06) What is the fear related to busyness? (17:24) What can someone do if they feel they’re too busy to figure out how to become less busy? (25:30) Would you be doing what you’re doing today if you only had six months left to live? (28:28) Detailed show notes: minimalists.com/podcast Support The Minimalists: minimalists.com/support