Sponsored by YNAB - visit http://www.ynab.com/abdaal Sponsored by Brilliant - visit https://brilliant.org/DeepDive/ for a 30-day free trial and 20% off Brilliant's annual premium subscription If you want to start or grow a channel, check out my Part-Time YouTuber Academy here 👉 https://eu1.hubs.ly/H0b_PD40 I’ve built a brand new community for like-minded people called Productivity Lab. We’ll have online classes, workshops, and coaching to help you double your productivity. You can find out more here 👉 https://eu1.hubs.ly/H0b_Pdd0 📚 Check Out My New York Times Bestselling Book Feel-Good Productivity! 👉 https://go.feelgoodproductivity.com/p... 📧 Sign up for LifeNotes - my weekly newsletter where I share actionable productivity tips, practical life advice, and high-quality insights from across the web directly to your inbox. 👉 https://go.aliabdaal.com/lifenotes/podcast In today’s episode, I sit down with Nat Eliason to discuss known costs with unknowable benefits, overcoming short-term bias, and the importance of timing in life decisions. We explore the concept of finite versus infinite games, focusing on long-term fulfilment over short-term gains. Nat also shares insights into his daily writing routine and his book, *Crypto Confidential*, which offers an engaging look into the crypto world. Enjoy 🙂 (00:00) Known Costs with Unknowable Benefits (07:11) Overcoming Short-Term Bias (13:25) The Timing of Life Decisions (25:13) The Value of Standing Social Events (38:22) Trusting Your Negative Gut (41:11) The Allure of Money (42:07) The Dangers of Being Driven by Money (43:54) Choosing Long-Term Fulfillment over Short-Term Wins (50:35) Balancing Work and Passion in a Daily Routine (01:01:55) The Power of Infinite Games (01:17:54) Crypto Confidential: A Thrilling and Educational Journey 🔗 CONNECT WITH NAT 🐦 X ( Twitter ) 📸 Instagram 💻 Website 👥 Linkedin 🔗 CONNECT WITH ALI 🎥 YouTube Channel 🐦 X ( Twitter ) 📸 Instagram 💻 Website 👥 Linkedin 📄SHOW NOTES & TRANSCRIPT Visit the website for the transcript and highlights from the conversation - https://aliabdaal.com/podcast/ 🎙 ABOUT THE PODCAST Deep Dive is the podcast that delves into the minds of entrepreneurs, creators and other inspiring people to uncover the philosophies, strategies and tools that help us live happier, healthier and more productive lives. Want to start your own podcast? We use Transistor!