The 80-Hour Myth

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young people have been conditioned to see “grinding” mindlessly as a status symbol disguised as an effective strategy for achieving success. (via) ^rwhi885174978

“Grinding” is not wisdom nor a strategy, it’s a lack thereof. (via) ^rwhi885174986

systems (especially productivity systems) don’t last forever in one singular state. They evolve. They adapt to the situation. They break down rapidly and leave you lost (via) ^rwhi885175056

We imitate in order to survive and avoid being cast out (via) ^rwhi885175123

everyone glorifies the visible extreme. (via) ^rwhi885175207

Big ideas come from the unconscious. This is true in art, in science, and in advertising. But your unconscious has to be well informed, or your idea will be irrelevant. Stuff your conscious mind with information, then unhook your rational thought process. – Ogilvy (via) ^rwhi885175238

The long walks, reading, and leisure time of the greats is what activates the Default Mode Network (DMN) in your brain. That is, when you stop focusing on work, your subconscious continues to do work for you, often in a more creative and effective way, presenting the ideas to your conscious mind (see: shower thoughts) that bring novelty and innovation to your work. (via) ^rwhi885175267

the most effective and result generating “work” you do is when you don’t work at all. (via) ^rwhi885175281

Most great ideas come from well informed self-reflection. (via) ^rwhi885175297

that intensity is better than duration, rest is the most productive form of work, and results matter more than hours. (via) ^rwhi885175501

If you need to force yourself to work, you’re working on the wrong thing. (via) ^rwhi885175515

The best way to create your ideal life is to live it, right now, but on a smaller scale. (via) ^rwhi885175551

To work less, every single decision you make must be filtered through your ideal lifestyle. (via) ^rwhi885175558

leisure is a mindset. (via) ^rwhi885176298

deadlines narrow your mind and create a sense of urgency which act as rocket fuel for deep work. (via) ^rwhi885176630