PTPL 062: Human Joy is More Important Than Raw Productivity — A Real Life Example
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Productivity Inspiration
I like this philosophical approach to productivity. Because what is it all for, this endless striving to achieve, if not to bring joy to ourselves and others?
human joy is more important than raw productivity.
Productivity metrics are all statistical numbers and these metrics distort, oversimplify or bluntly, have other goals in mind than genuinely making us happy. Don‘t fall for the trap of the metric.
Instead focus on the joy of working on something, center the positive experience of actualizing yourself. Extend this into the teamwork sphere also. Get everyone appreciated and included.
That‘s a better mindset.
— Sevoris
You know what, telling you about this approach to joy has just changed my personal trajectory. I’m writing this newsletter while in the middle o…
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