Is It Even Possible to Become More Productive?
On first encounter, this vignette provides a stereotypical case study about the various ways the knowledge sector came to think about productivity during the twentieth century: “Work” is a vague thing that employees do in an office. More work creates better results than less. It’s a manager’s job to ensure enough work is getting done, because witho
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Redefining Your Productivity
Most people inherit their definition of productivity without realizing it.
They think it’s about working faster. Doing more. Checking all the boxes.
But true productivity is personal. It has to match your values, goals, and season of life.
Here’s a simple framework to help you define what it actually looks like for you:
Most people inherit their definition of productivity without realizing it.
They think it’s about working faster. Doing more. Checking all the boxes.
But true productivity is personal. It has to match your values, goals, and season of life.
Here’s a simple framework to help you define what it actually looks like for you:
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David Keeler • ⚡️ Taskflow Tuesday: April 15, 2025
Measuring the quality of time is not an exact science, but a key indicator is impact. How often have you sat at your desk all day, yet felt like you accomplished very little? Conversely, sometimes you sit down for a few hours and crank out a few days’ worth of work. It has little to do with the amount of time you had; it’s about how much attention
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Productivity is a trap. Becoming more efficient just makes you more rushed, and trying to clear the decks simply makes them fill up again faster.
Oliver Burkeman • Four Thousand Weeks: Time Management for Mortals
Productivity is a tricky thing. The more we do, the more we should feel accomplished. A sense of doing should bring about a sense of peace--or so I thought.