Mostly, we want to ‘feel’ smart
Being smart is hard. Feeling is easy. We like to read books that offer an illusion of understanding: clever detective-esque …
productivity
Productive you, desiring you
The more you see yourself as productive, i.e., someone who accomplishes your desires, the more "you" becomes an act of …
Pac-man Your goals
If your small goals lead you on a path to your larger goals, great! Pac-man your way to success. If …
Moving the needle
The action that moves the needle, really makes you productive and moves you forward in life, is seldom the thing …
Consequences of achievement
To achieve we must be productive, garnering accolades which reaffirm your role and status within society. Achievement grants respect, and …
Exhaustion leads to productivity
Exhaustion can lead to a dumb form of productivity simply because you are too tired to transition. You won’t learn …
Productivity can displace the goal
Productivity is necessary, but don’t forget why you are being productive. Why are you trying so hard? To live well? …