Dan Benjamin
Like a lot of folk, I’ve made New Year’s resolutions that … ultimately … amounted to nothing.
One of the podcasts that I really enjoy listening to is the 5by5 Network’s “Back to Work” show featuring Dan Benjamin and Merlin Mann. The podcast focuses on “productivity, communication, work, barriers, constraints, tools, and more.”
Merlin Mann
Episode 47, titled “Utter Failure & Hotel Steak”, focuses on “fresh starts and modest changes rather than rehearsing for sucking. You don’t need a calendar to tell you to change. Whether you want to give up nail biting, onanism, or drinking a gallon of vodka a day, you need a plan and a tolerance for failure.”
This episode’s take on the arbitrary emptiness of New Year’s resolutions meshes with my own opinions on the subject and puts it to words with great humor and clarity. Give it a whirl. If you like it, then check out 5by5′s other podcasts. If you’re a Mac / Apple enthusiast, then you’ll find a lot of relevant content.
Regarding “Back to Work,” be aware that Benjamin and Mann typically start their show with about 10 to 30 minutes of friendly/funny banter, some of which will seem extraneous to first-time listeners who are impatient for the hosts to get to the show’s core subject. It’s just part of the show’s personality and pacing.
Click Here: Back to Work #47: Utter Failure & Hotel Steak
Back To Work Podcast
