Zen Habits Podcast

S1 Bonus - Jocelyn Glei on Creating with Open Receptivity

Oct 7, 2023
Former productivity expert Jocelyn Glei discusses her transition to a slower, transformative approach to work. Topics include moving away from mainstream productivity, the shift from productivity to receptivity, the limitations of expert mode, leaning towards the experimental side, self-trust, and creating systems to collect creative insights.
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ANECDOTE

From 99U To Hurry Slowly

  • Jocelyn Glei described her journey from running 99U to launching Hurry Slowly after burning out from productivity culture.
  • She shifted from promoting efficiency to exploring healing, consciousness, and sustainable creative work.
INSIGHT

Receptivity Beats Forced Productivity

  • Shifting from productivity to receptivity made creative work easier and faster for Jocelyn.
  • Receptive states invite inspiration more efficiently than forceful, extractive effort.
ANECDOTE

Idea Came After Stepping Away

  • Jocelyn shared a micro-example: she left her desk, sat quietly, and an unexpected course structure arrived in minutes.
  • She contrasted that with staying at her computer where the idea might never have come.
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