If Your Mind Is Racing, Give It Better Problems - Jimmy Carr
Chris Williamson and Jimmy Carr discuss how active minds create anxiety when fed unsolvable problems, and how to redirect that mental energy toward challenges you can actually act on.
The gist
-
If your mind races, give it better problems to work on rather than trying to silence it altogether.
-
Consuming news about crises you have no control over is designed to trigger anxiety, so be selective about what problems you expose yourself to.
-
High performers often treat success as the bare minimum, so Carr suggests seeking new skill gaps every 18 months to find genuine growth again.
-
After high-stimulus places like airports, use sunglasses, headphones, or silence to slow information intake and give your nervous system room to recover.
Chris, Tim, Andrew and This Week in Startups agree on 25 things
See what they all use, in their own words. Paid ads are left out.
See what they all swear by Or pick your own peopleAds in this episode
Momentous Fiber Plus. They're paid, so we keep them out of the picks above.
See what Chris recommends without being paid →
◎
Related episodes
Episodes covering similar topics
"I Read 500 Self-Help Books So You Don’t Have To" - Spencer Greenberg
anxiety management
More from Chris Williamson
How to Master The Urge That Ruins Men’s Lives
Oct 20, 2026
This AI Company Stole My Voice (allegedly)
Oct 16, 2026