Chris Guillebeau, bestselling author and creator of The Art of Nonconformity, joins Lisa to explore what it really takes to build a self-directed life. He shares his unconventional path from high school dropout and aid worker in West Africa to global traveler, author of nine books, and entrepreneur. Chris unpacks the philosophy behind his work—why you don’t have to live your life the way others expect—and introduces the concept of time anxiety, the tension between the fear of running out of time and the paralysis of endless choices.
The conversation covers everything from the psychology of “enough” and how mortality awareness can sharpen your priorities, to practical strategies for leaving things undone, creating accountability structures, and decluttering your calendar. Chris also opens up about ADHD, therapy, and why you should ask yourself at the end of the day, “Did today matter?”
Behind his brilliance: Refusing to accept “no” and always looking for another way.
TOPICS COVERED
· The difference between traditional anxiety and time anxiety
· Why having more choices creates its own form of paralysis
· The two types of time anxiety: existential panic and decision overwhelm
· How ADHD diagnosis changed his relationship with productivity
· Why working for yourself is actually the conservative choice
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