Chris Guillebeau
2025-08-20
Mental Health

Rethinking Time and the Myth of Urgency w/ Chris Guillebeau

This week Scott speaks with author, entrepreneur, and world traveler Chris Guillebeau, best known for The Art of Non-Conformity and his latest book, Time Anxiety: The Illusion of Urgency and a Better Way to Live.

Chris unpacks the concept of time anxiety—the persistent feeling that we’re running out of time—and explains why it’s different from FOMO or ADHD. Together, he and Scott explore how cultural pressures toward constant efficiency can leave us feeling perpetually behind, and how to redefine “enough” in our own lives.

This conversation offers fresh perspectives on slowing down, finding meaning, and reclaiming your relationship with time. Whether you’re chasing big dreams or simply trying to savor the present, this episode will help you rethink how you spend your most precious resource.

About the guest

Chris Guillebeau

Podcast Guest

Chris Guillebeau is an American author, entrepreneur, and speaker, and the New York Times bestselling author of The $100 Startup, Side Hustle, and The Happiness of Pursuit. His latest book is Time Anxiety: The Illusion of Urgency and a Better Way to Live.

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