DiscoverA Mug of Insights022: Reclaiming The Joy of Reading From Our Productivity Culture
022: Reclaiming The Joy of Reading From Our Productivity Culture

022: Reclaiming The Joy of Reading From Our Productivity Culture

Update: 2025-09-17
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On this episode, we'll address the problems with productivity systems and how they might be ruining the joy of reading, alongside a practical tip on how to slowly rebuild it in the age of content saturation.


Sources mentioned in the video:

Cal's newsletter on the power of email: https://calnewport.com/email-is-most-useful-when-improving-a-process-that-existed-before-email/?ref=amugofinsights.org

The Rise and Fall of Getting Things Done: https://www.newyorker.com/tech/annals-of-technology/the-rise-and-fall-of-getting-things-done


Companion article for this episode:

https://www.amugofinsights.org/dont-let-note-taking-get-in-the-way-of-enjoying-a-good-book/


Want more food for thought and deeper insights for your reading life? Subscribe to my newsletter for free here for weekly bonuses and tips:

https://www.amugofinsights.org/


Download the digital notebook I use to organise ideas for these episodes:

https://www.rcwaldun.com/your-syntopicon


My classes on rediscovering the joys of reading & writing:

https://www.rcwaldun.com/classes


This episode was produced and published under the imprint of Literary. Publication. Our design consultant for the show is Victoria Aitken, and the intro/outro music, 'Armchair Expert' was composed and performed under the music project 'The Woods' by © Johnny McFadzean.

Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/2IG6UBvhnU3607AuOtCYFq

Website: https://www.musicfromthewoods.com/


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022: Reclaiming The Joy of Reading From Our Productivity Culture

022: Reclaiming The Joy of Reading From Our Productivity Culture