Coburn Ventures Podcast #207: Uncommon Processes -- Clean Time
Nov 14, 2024
Explore the intriguing concept of 'clean time' in investment processes, promoting deep concentration and innovative idea generation. Discover personal challenges with maintaining discipline during weekends and the transformative benefits of dedicating uninterrupted time to research and introspection. Reflect on nearly two decades of balancing passion and professionalism, advocating for a break from conventional productivity pressures. Embrace countercultural approaches that foster creativity and rejuvenate curiosity for a more fulfilling work life.
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Ruined Sundays and Realization
- Pip struggled for 6 to 9 months with ruined Sundays due to conflicting intentions between work passion and weekend relaxation.
- He felt grouchy and unproductive, causing tension until he recognized the paradox and sought a radical solution called clean time.
Start Early, Think Deep
- Dedicate uninterrupted early morning hours to clean time for deep thinking and exploration.
- Avoid aiming to finish all tasks; focus on emerging ideas and advancing understanding instead.
Unconstrained Quality Thinking
- Clean time enables exploration without productivity pressure, leading to more profound thinking and curiosity.
- It allows pondering, question emergence, and knowledge gaps identification that are rare during the busy workweek.