Avoid The Temptation
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Avoid The Temptation
Creative work is hard. And we constantly beat ourselves up for not producing high quantities of high-quality stuff. It’s easy to forget that we’re trying to make this work at a time when we’re oversaturated with connections, and constant, flashing demands. Boring old boundaries have never been more vital. Going into the cave will feel a little cold... See more
Addictive websites of the type mentioned previously thrive in a vacuum: If you haven’t given yourself something to do in a given moment, they’ll always beckon as an appealing option. If you instead fill this free time with something of more quality, their grip on your attention will loosen.
Cal Newport • Deep Work: Rules for Focused Success in a Distracted World
Beneath the Resistance
When you consistently avoid a particular business task, look beneath the resistance.
It might not be procrastination. It might be wisdom speaking through avoidance.
Ask: "What if this resistance is trying to protect me from misalignment?"
Not all resistance needs to be overcome. Some exists to redirect you toward a more aligned a... See more
When you consistently avoid a particular business task, look beneath the resistance.
It might not be procrastination. It might be wisdom speaking through avoidance.
Ask: "What if this resistance is trying to protect me from misalignment?"
Not all resistance needs to be overcome. Some exists to redirect you toward a more aligned a... See more