Office Space
A movie reference used to describe the feeling of a lack of autonomy or efficacy in the workplace (being a 'widget cranker').
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Videos Mentioning Office Space
Co-Creator of Exploding Kittens — How to Raise Millions on Kickstarter | Elan Lee
Tim Ferriss
A film associated with Mike Judge, referenced in the discussion of the executive producers for the Exploding Kittens Netflix show.
Productivity Fatigue: Is Striving To "Get Things Done" Causing Burnout? | Cal Newport
Cal Newport
A movie referenced by Cal Newport to describe an undesirable, overloaded, and stressful work environment.
The Secrets To Setting Smarter Goals
Y Combinator
A movie referenced to describe the culture of working for a large company where sandbagging goals might be a career strategy.
Deep Life Stack 2.0 To Reinvent Yourself: How To Master Productivity & Find Purpose | Cal Newport
Cal Newport
A movie used as an analogy for feeling lost and unfulfilled in a knowledge work job.
Coaching Cues, Fat-Free Mass Index, Non-Responders, and Dr. Brad Dieter (Podcast Episode 10)
Stronger By Science
A movie referenced humorously to introduce Dr. Brad Dieter's diverse professional roles, asking 'what exactly is it that you do around here?'.
Ep. 245: "Crazy" Productivity
Cal Newport
Mentioned as a comedic depiction of 'bullshit jobs' that resonates with the concept discussed.
How To Slow Down Time & Get More Done - The Productivity Paradox | Cal Newport
Cal Newport
A movie reference used to describe the feeling of a lack of autonomy or efficacy in the workplace (being a 'widget cranker').
Ep 232. The Lumberjack Paradox
Cal Newport
A movie referenced to illustrate the concept of simplicity and clarity in work.
Eric Migicovsky - How to Talk to Users
Y Combinator
A movie referenced for a classic scene illustrating the danger of having a 'go-between' between engineers and users.