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What Are You Gonna Say Yes to? (with Joel Beukelman)

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What Are You Gonna Say Yes to? (with Joel Beukelman)

“There’s a consequence to the prioritization of anything. It’s about having a framework for understanding those tradeoffs, and creating a pattern of decision-making so you can have a structure for your priorities.”

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  1. Who Is Google Designer Joel Beukelman? at 0:32

    Anthony Armendariz introduces Joel Beukelman on the Hustle podcast as a senior interaction designer at Google, working on Chrome desktop from the Venice… Full answer

  2. How Do You Find Time to Do Everything at 3:25

    There is definitely no time for everything and something has to give. You have to be okay with that, and to be clear as to what your priorities are. Full answer

  3. How Long Should You Hustle Through Life at 6:07

    Having a baby gave Anthony Armendariz a reality check and a reminder that investing in his relationship with his wife and his baby is so much more rewarding… Full answer

  4. How Does Joel Beukelman Say Fatherhood Changed His Privacy? at 7:27

    Joel Beukelman, a senior interaction designer on Google Chrome and a father of three, tells Anthony Armendariz that becoming a parent resets privacy. Full answer

  5. Why Do Creatives Struggle to Spend Any Time on Personal Health at 7:55

    Joel speculates that many people like him are often living with an imposter syndrome, constantly prioritising work over their personal needs, be that health… Full answer

  6. What Make for a Great Designer at 15:50

    Design is a multi-faceted field with many niche aspects and no common language to describe them all. Full answer

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