creativity > productivity

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Productivity, for me, is a natural outgrowth of passion. If I need to think about “productivity” as a separate discipline from “doing the thing,” something has gone wrong.

Sasha Chapin • What Maximum Productivity Looks Like for Me

Ultimately, moving away from productivity and toward creativity isn't just an economic necessity, something we need to stand out in the marketplace; it's about reclaiming our humanity and building more fulfilling lives. The goal can’t just be making more stuff. It has to be making something wonderful.

"The price of productivity is creativity."

— Naval Ravikant

It’s always a mistake to equate productivity and creativity. They are not the same. In fact, they’re frequently at odds with each other: You’re often most creative when you’re the least productive. There

Austin Kleon • Keep Going

Creativity > Productivity

You are not a knowledge worker. You are a creative human being.

You’re often most creative when you’re least productive

Creativity is not a process. One of the most salient traits of creative visionaries like Walt Disney and Steve jobs was the absence of process.

You do not need more productivity systems. You need to p

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“Productivity is most important for things you don’t want to be doing. Most people want to increase productivity so they can spend less time on the task.

But before you worry about being more productive, think about being more selective. Rather than focusing on increasing productivity, it may be worth asking, “What would I be delighted to spend time... See more