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    #104: Sleep and Sabbaticals

    July 21st, 2020 · 96 minutes

    Mike and David cover a lot in this week's episode ranging from David's attempt at a sabbatical to sleep to productivity in virtual reality.

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    sabbatical.blog – Seventh Week Sabbaticals
    Preparing for a Sabbatical — MacSparky
    Mike's Super-Charger
    Triggers: Creating Behavior That Lasts–Becoming the Person You Want to Be – Marshall Goldsmith
    Roam Research – A note taking tool for networked thought.
    Daily Questions in Roam Research
    Drafts | Where Text Starts
    Oculus Quest: All-in-One VR Headset | Oculus

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