Optimal Work Daily - Career, Productivity and Entrepreneurship 1834: Slow Work Manifesto by Stephen Warley of Life Skills That Matter on Doing Deep Work More Intentionally
Oct 8, 2025
Explore the power of slow, intentional work against the backdrop of hustle culture. Discover how aligning tasks with your values can boost creativity and reduce burnout. Learn to prioritize actions that truly matter, question routine assumptions, and embrace your uniqueness. Understand the importance of breaks and reflection for sustained productivity. Worley encourages defining 'done' and trusting your instincts over external approval. Shift focus from busyness to meaningful achievements for a more fulfilling work life.
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Work Within Your Limits
- Your attention, energy, and time are limited resources that shape how you should work.
- Stephen Warley says your sharpest mental capacity averages about four hours per day, so align work to that limit.
Prioritize What Truly Matters
- Do the tasks that move your security, happiness, and satisfaction forward first.
- Turn your to-do list into a prioritized list and focus on what matters most to you.
Focus On Long-Term Pace
- Long-term habits aligned with your values beat keeping pace with others.
- Stephen Warley urges you to discover a personal pace and define your own standards instead of chasing others'.