Productivity

remember, "interesting" "inspiring" and "informative" are all at odds with "optimized"

you're efficient, you're doing it the wrong way. The right way is the hard way. The show was successful because I micromanaged it-

every word, every line, every take

every casting. That's my way of lifevery edit,

By definition, good enough is good enough. If the spec isn’t what you need, change the spec. But perfect is unattainable and perfect is a place to hide.

“You cannot create results. You can only create conditions in which something might happen.”

― Anne Bogart

The 70% rule: If you’re roughly 70% happy with a piece of writing you’ve produced, you should publish it. If you’re 70% satisfied with a product you’ve created, launch it. If you’re 70% sure a decision is the right one, implement it. And if you’re 70% confident you’ve got what it takes to do something that might make a positive difference to the... See more

"Focus on your likes, not your wants.

• You may not want to exercise, but you like how it makes you feel.


• You may not want to write, but you like the feeling of accomplishment.


• You may not want to wake up early, but you like the calm beauty of morning.

Wanting is the desire you feel before doing something. Liking is the satisfaction you feel after... See more

Writer Gertrude Stein's definition of genius: somebody who knows who to be influenced by.

Collecting and archiving are ways to reclaim and own our attention—they are acts of meaning-making. These practices are rituals: habits and skills that demand time, patience, and a willingness to look beyond the surface.

To collect well is to resist algorithmic influence. A true collection reflects deeply personal values and a genuine desire to... See more