Tal Swisa
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Tal Swisa
Since, in blame, our vision tends to be too narrow, it is vital to take into account a broad enough spread of contributing conditions to open out the view.
Rob Burbea • Seeing That Frees: Meditations on Emptiness and Dependent Arising
Again, it’s not that there’s no such thing as fault, or that solutions never require holding a particular party to account. Only that there’s something about the human mind that wants a given problem to be someone’s fault, simply because it would be easier if it were.
raptitude.com • Why Do We Want Problems to Be Someone’s Fault?
When mistakes or undesirable outcomes occur, we often resort to blaming ourselves or others. This tendency stems from a "shrunken view" that places the "self" at the center stage of any situation.
This narrow perspective, however, fails to recognize and include the "wider confluence of conditions" that give rise to anything in the world. A more
... See moreI should make more time for spirituality
If you’re wondering “what you should do with your life,” it’s likely that you’re in the limbo between realizing you don’t want what you once did, and giving yourself permission to want what you want now.
Brianna Wiest • 101 Essays That Will Change The Way You Think
For high-priority tasks , like designing the main user interface content or creating content for a major product launch, you might spend 10–20 hours a week. These tasks need detailed planning and close collaboration with your team.
Medium-priority tasks , such as updating help center articles or creating content for minor feature updates, might take... See more
Medium-priority tasks , such as updating help center articles or creating content for minor feature updates, might take... See more
It’s time to upgrade from “hard-working” to “highly efficient”
Decide of hours per task type / project
The most straightforward way to set priorities is by ranking them. List everything you need to do, and order them from most urgent to least. For example, answering time-sensitive emails, or completing a project due in the next few hours, will rank much higher than working on your development plan or picking up your dry cleaning. Furthermore,
... See moreFrancine Jay • The Joy of Less, A Minimalist Living Guide: How to Declutter, Organize, and Simplify Your Life
I should start combine tasks prioritization with journaling, which might simply mean prioritizing tasks using hand-writing
Managing Open Loops for Productivity
This note explores the dual nature of "open loops" in productivity, distinguishing their role in traditional task management versus creative work.
Traditional Productivity: Closing Open Loops
In traditional productivity, open loops are an enemy. They represent unfinished thoughts or tasks that constantly demand... See more
This note explores the dual nature of "open loops" in productivity, distinguishing their role in traditional task management versus creative work.
Traditional Productivity: Closing Open Loops
In traditional productivity, open loops are an enemy. They represent unfinished thoughts or tasks that constantly demand... See more