The Standard Notes Podcast Productivity is the art of goal setting
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Oct 30, 2023 Dive into the art of productivity, where focus on clear goals takes center stage. Discover the tension between coding and essential business tasks like marketing and finance. Explore the concept of toxic productivity and the pitfalls of over-optimizing your routine. Learn how defining specific goals can unlock your mental energy and lead to seamless productivity. The discussion also highlights the myth of monk mode and the necessity for meaningful connections to make progress. Get ready to rethink your approach to getting things done!
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Video Games, Comparison, And Progress
- Mo describes rediscovering Age of Empires II and the discouraging comparison to elite players.
- He connects that feeling to learning piano and concludes that self-improvement is meaningful when you beat your past self.
Coding Is Mo's Productivity Trap
- Mo prefers coding because it gives instant gratification and he would code nonstop if allowed.
- That preference created a company problem because other tasks like marketing and finance also needed attention.
Laziness Signals Missing Goal Clarity
- Mo says laziness often signals a lack of clarity about how tasks link to meaningful goals.
- He argues your brain conserves energy unless you can see how A leads to B.