HBR IdeaCast Breaking Free of the Cult of Productivity
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Mar 22, 2022 Madeleine Dore, an author and host of the podcast Routines & Ruts, challenges the cult of productivity that many fall victim to. She shares insights on overcoming productivity guilt and advocates for embracing days of rest and personal delight. Dore discusses the productivity paradox, emphasizing how today's technology can distort our self-worth. She encourages redefining success in creative fields, balancing work with rest, and finding fulfillment beyond typical measures of achievement.
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Productivity Obsession
- Productivity itself isn't bad; it's the obsession and pressure to constantly do more.
- This creates a cycle of guilt when we inevitably fail to complete endless to-do lists.
Productivity Guilt
- Productivity guilt can be motivating but also detrimental, leading to a downward spiral.
- Instead of motivating action, it fosters rumination and wastes time.
Rigid Routines
- Dore describes her tendency to abandon her entire daily routine if one part goes wrong.
- She emphasizes the need for flexibility and acceptance of the natural ebb and flow of daily life.
