469. Hyperefficient: Optimize Your Brain to Transform the Way You Work
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Rethink Mental Performance: Adapt to Mind's Needs
The conversation surrounding mental performance and stress resilience highlights a significant oversight in work practices. Since the rise of knowledge work post-World War II, organizations have continued to apply productivity measures that stem from the assembly line era, which focused on continuous and repetitive tasks. This approach fails to acknowledge fundamental differences between how the mind operates and how muscles do. While physical work can be measured by output alone, mental performance requires a nuanced understanding, including the need for appropriate rest and adjustments in work methods that cater to mental dynamics.
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