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Above and beyond
Some of us do the bare minimum. It’s all that’s required. Why would you need to do more? But some of us – they surpass the minimum every time. And they are, in general, unforgettable.
I like to write
For me, I like writing. I like the process of it. I love words. Words are infinitely interesting to me, and their interplay fascinates me. I enjoyed reading Susan Sontag for that very reason, her grasp and use of the English language captivated me. Her style isn’t my style, though. I like to just write … Continue reading I like to write
How to produce
So, how can you be productive? This is where I get into trouble a lot, because 1) what does productivity even look like, and 2) how long can you reasonably be productive before your energy begins to run dry. The law of diminishing returns. There are a lot of concepts that overlap here, and it’s … Continue reading How to produce
That darn sticky note
I used to have a sticky note on my computer – “Are you being productive? Or just busy?” It seems that we often conflate the two. I know I do. Because, for as long as I can recall, I’ve been very good at being busy. Productive? That’s a horse apiece. These days I’m trying to … Continue reading That darn sticky note
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