productivity is 90% mood management. humans are atmospheric creatures. we need a playlist, a candle, a ritual, not systems.
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productivity is 90% mood management. humans are atmospheric creatures. we need a playlist, a candle, a ritual, not systems.
Let’s be honest: Nobody really wants to live a productive life. We want to express ourselves, connect with others, and explore the world. Productivity is just a means to those ends;
Anne-Laure Le Cunff • Tiny Experiments: How to Live Freely in a Goal-Obsessed World
“the way humans are designed is to have downtime and [then] you will be more productive.”
Johann Hari • Stolen Focus: Why You Can't Pay Attention--and How to Think Deeply Again
Anne-Laure Le Cunff (@neuranne)
Many people think productivity is about getting work done. But it’s not. Instead, it’s about making intentional progress. Sometimes that means taking a break, making time for thinking, exploring ideas, chatting with a friend.