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.
