#89-The Myth of Catching Up
From Treeforts and Mixtapes by Bret Nelson and Josh Brence
February 9, 2026 · 44 min · Season 3 · Episode 89
About this episode
Bret and Josh discuss the myth of 'catching up' in adulthood and the endless nature of life's to-do lists.
This week, Bret and Josh take on one of adulthood’s biggest lies: the idea that we’ll eventually “catch up.” From inbox-zero fantasies to the promise that life will slow down after just one more thing, they unpack why being “done” no longer exists—and why that’s not a personal failure. It’s a light, funny look at modern life, endless to-do lists, and the relief that comes from realizing there was never a finish line in the first place.
People in this episode
Hosts: Bret Nelson, Josh Brence
Topics covered
- adulthood
- life expectations
- to-do lists
- personal growth
- modern life
Keywords
- catching up
- adulthood
- life expectations
- to-do lists
- personal growth
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