Episode description

Discussed: time flies, nesting dolls, cloud saves for Switch, oy vey the service subscriptions, wheat and chess boards, WiFi and health, abdomen cinchers, more Netflix recommendations, the hollow face illusion, Marked 2 update, and a couple more recommendations.

Dan and Merlin answer a listener's question about balancing work momentum and "down time."

Links for this episode:

• Ungainly X-Mann Meetup #22 — Merlin Mann
  MERLIN MANN (Back to Work, Roderick on the Line, Reconcilable Differences, Do By Friday, You Look Nice Today, et al.) invites you to drop by Two Cats Comics on the evening of Thursday, May 17th to hang out, talk about comics, and just say, “Hi.” It's free and it's fun.
• Marked 2 - Smarter tools for smarter writers
  Marked is a previewer for Markdown files. Use it with your favorite text editor and it updates every time you save. With robust features for previewing, reviewing and exporting beautiful documents, you can work in plain text while reveling in rich formatting. See what's new!
• Hollow-Face illusion - Wikipedia
  The Hollow-Face illusion (also known as Hollow-Mask illusion) is an optical illusion in which the perception of a concave mask of a face appears as a normal convex face.
• OK Go - The Writing's On the Wall - Official Video - YouTube
  
• Home | Automation Orchard
  The place to find resources to help you automate your life
• AFTVnews | Amazon Fire TV & Fire TV Stick News, Guides, and Deals
  
• The Best of Pema Chödrön: Life, Quotes, and Books
  One of the most beloved of American Buddhist teachers, Pema Chödrön has devoted her life to inspiring people to awaken and has changed many lives in the process. She is the author of many influential books, such as When Things Fall Apart, Living Beautifully, and The Places that Scare You. Her writing, which explores Buddhist concepts and offers paths to conquering subjects such as suffering, fear, and difficult times, has inspired people worldwide. Lion’s Roar has published many powerful teachings authored by Pema. Read below for some of our favorites and to learn about her life and work.
• Words on Words: John Bremner: 9780231044936: Amazon.com: Books
  
• Amazon.com: Adventure Time Wood Nesting Dolls - Set of 5: Toys & Games
  
• Nintendo Switch Online service will include cloud saves - Polygon
  The Switch feature fans have been asking for is coming
• A Penny Doubled Everyday
  
• Merlin’s Playlists — Merlin Mann
  Sometimes I make playlists, especially for the particularly musical episodes of podcasts I do. I really like making these, so I'll probably do more.
• Is WiFi Safe? Simple Steps to Reduce The Negative Effects | Wellness Mama
  
• Amazon.com: BELLY ARMOR Anti-Radiation Maternity Embrace Belly Band (Nude, Medium) | EMF Protection for Pregnancy: Health & Personal Care
  
• Gringo: The Dangerous Life of John McAfee - Wikipedia
  
• Netflix
  
• Nanette Burstein - Wikipedia
  
• The Cake Server | Joseph's Most Complex Machine Ever! - YouTube
  
• OK Go - This Too Shall Pass - Rube Goldberg Machine - Official Video - YouTube
  

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