Neurodiversity may also be a factor in the obsession with productivity. Some neurodivergent people tend to focus their attention on a narrow range of interests at any time, a behavior known as monotropism in autism and hyperfocus in ADHD. When the topic is productivity, a legitimate interest in how to stay focused and motivated can spiral into a

If you are missing one or more of those components, you will find yourself fighting an internal battle and trying to rely on willpower to accomplish a task—a war you will inevitably lose.

Are you following your past or discovering your path? Are you following the crowd or discovering your tribe? Are you following your passion or discovering your curiosity?

Ride the wave of chaos instead of vainly trying to contain it.

That is the usefulness of Plus Minus Next. Without much effort, you can have a moment of reflection that will inspire you to take actions that will improve your life. Take a look at what you did last week, reflect on it, and take a better step this week.”

When you allow your career to evolve with your curiosity, you open yourself up to new ways of creating value for others.

What Tossell shares with many other curious minds profiled in this book is that he hasn’t followed a predefined path for his career. Instead of focusing on a destination, he simply moves in the direction of his curiosity, constantly exploring where he can grow, who he wants to grow with, and how he can contribute positively to the world. This

2. Choose a Platform People will need a way to follow your progress so they can support you. The right platform aligns with your project’s nature and feels easy to navigate. Research shows that choosing a familiar platform can increase its perceived usefulness, making it more likely that you will use it effectively and consistently.

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