Phillip Lombardino
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Phillip Lombardino
But one of the truths about being a grown-up that I have been happy to learn is that consistency and repetition is at least 90% of the game. I’m thoroughly convinced this is life’s best-kept secret, probably because it’s too boring to be compelling. You can forget every piece of performance or productivity advice you’ve ever read — all you have to
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“Success is the ability to go from failure to failure without losing your enthusiasm”
―Winston Churchill
brought up a host of emotions I still have no receptacle for — emotions tethered to a fear of mortality, a fear that I’m not doing enough, a fear that what it is I do day in and day out isn’t quite being alive.
Shower thoughts are the product of your brain’s default mode network (DMN) .
A neural state associated with:
The DMN is crucial for creative insight because it allows your brain to make unexpected associations.
It’s triggered by relaxation, low cognitive load repetition... See more
A neural state associated with:
- Mind-wandering
- Self-reflection
- Memory consolidation
- Connecting disparate ideas
The DMN is crucial for creative insight because it allows your brain to make unexpected associations.
It’s triggered by relaxation, low cognitive load repetition... See more
Kris Abdelmessih • obvious subtle effect
Maybe thats why trail running is so much more enjoyable than urban running. There are no intersections to stop at, no interruptions
Courtyards - enclosure, framed view, shadow/light play, surprise oasis
balance inspiration and “urgency” aka working toward a project
It's really important to give yourself space to do nothing. The root of creativity is boredom. Give your mind breathing space.
doing fiction has reminded me that sometimes it’s the better choice for difficult Truths. Maybe the only choice
On the threshold of history
Boredom often happens when you’re mentally tired, overwhelmed by too many choices, surrounded by clutter, or unsure what you actually value. To fix it, try resting, settling for a good-enough option (satisficing), clearing your space, and getting clearer on what matters to you.
Visakanv tweet summarized