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| author | Nicholas Johnson <nick@nicholasjohnson.ch> | 2023-11-30 00:00:00 +0000 |
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| committer | Nicholas Johnson <nick@nicholasjohnson.ch> | 2023-11-30 00:00:00 +0000 |
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diff --git a/content/entry/the-cult-of-productivity.md b/content/entry/the-cult-of-productivity.md index 07ce15f..77cdbb9 100644 --- a/content/entry/the-cult-of-productivity.md +++ b/content/entry/the-cult-of-productivity.md @@ -24,7 +24,7 @@ There are people I've come across in life that fit the description I just illust The problem is the unquestioned assumption that it's always a good thing to be productive, to be getting things done. This is essentially to say "Life is all about the future" because if you're always "getting something done", you're never at a point where you can just be done and enjoy it. Despite this, if you say "I got a lot done this week", you're likely to be congratulated by others. "Keeping busy" is seen as inherently good. -Now I"m not saying getting things done is bad if that's what you want to do. But what people don't understand, mainly because our education and economic systems have conditioned them not to understand, is that "Getting Things Done" doesn't get you anywhere in terms of fulfillment. At best, after you complete a big project, you'll be satisfied for a day or a week before you need something else. Just consult your own memory. What's the greatest work-related achievement you ever accomplished? How long did it hold you over before you felt the desire to start something new? My guess is not very long. +Now I'm not saying getting things done is bad if that's what you want to do. But what people don't understand, mainly because our education and economic systems have conditioned them not to understand, is that "Getting Things Done" doesn't get you anywhere in terms of fulfillment. At best, after you complete a big project, you'll be satisfied for a day or a week before you need something else. Just consult your own memory. What's the greatest work-related achievement you ever accomplished? How long did it hold you over before you felt the desire to start something new? My guess is not very long. # Deprogramming Yourself ## Challenging Assumptions |