Whatever kind of tree you’re planting, it won’t bear fruit without strong roots.
Creative Work is Like Surfing
To catch good waves you need the right conditions, but you won’t get any waves if you don’t show up.
The Misconception About “Deep Work”
The misconception about “deep work” is that it always involves an act of creating. If you believe this, you’re missing the point about what your most important work actually is.
A 3-Step Priming Ritual to Start Your Annual Review
The hardest part of any process is to start. Just like in a workout, it helps to have a warm-up, or a priming ritual, to get you into the proper state for what you’re about to do.
Fitness Review: Switch Playground Group Class
There’s a common perception that if you’re not hustling and sweating then you’re not doing it right. But is the hustle a sign of productivity or just a sign of a lot of activity?
The Difference Between Understanding vs Knowledge vs Wisdom
Here is the difference between understanding, knowledge, and wisdom, and what it really means to do “knowledge work.”
Why Creating Space for Deep Work is Essential — and Difficult
Our expectations for what productivity should look like can keep us from creating space for deep work. But this space is crucial for both productivity and creativity.