Slowburns offer a more efficient and enjoyable way to work by gradually collecting ideas over time, reducing stress and improving execution.
The abundance of creative resources available in today's world allows individuals to tap into existing material, eliminating the need for constant searching and scavenging for inspiration and reducing stress and anxiety associated with scarcity.
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Slowburns: A Different Approach to Work
The podcast episode explores the concept of slowburns as an alternative approach to work. Traditionally, people tend to approach new projects as 'heavy lifts,' setting aside large amounts of time to focus intensely on completing the task at hand. However, as time becomes increasingly scarce due to other commitments, slowburns offer a more efficient and enjoyable way to work. Slowburns involve collecting ideas and inspiration in the background over a longer period of time, gradually building up a wealth of creative material. This approach reduces stress, allows for better execution, and enables a more relaxed and enjoyable work process.
Abundance of Creative Resources
The podcast highlights the abundance of creative resources available in today's world. With easy access to a wealth of content through digital platforms, such as podcasts, websites, and social media, individuals have a treasure trove of ideas to draw upon. This abundance eliminates the need for constant searching and scavenging for inspiration, replacing it with the role of an editor who can compile and synthesize existing material. By widening the lens of attention and paying close attention to the creative explosion happening around us, individuals can tap into this abundance and eliminate the stress and anxiety associated with scarcity. This shift in mindset allows for a more relaxed, productive, and creative work experience.
Stop completing your projects via “heavy lifts” – grueling slogs of painful work where you create everything from scratch. There is another way – you can slowly gather ideas, in the background and over time, using “slow burns.” Once the project gets underway, you’ll already have a rich collection of interesting ideas, insights, examples, facts, and illustrations that you can easily combine together without burning yourself out.
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