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The Frustration with Productivity Culture

By Cal Newport — 2021

Why we’re so tired of optimizing our work lives, and what we should do about it.

Read on www.newyorker.com

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25 Simple Things You Can Do to Get Inspired

We all feel uninspired at times. The good news is that it’s a natural part of the creative process and something everyone struggles with. The next time you’re stuck in a creative dead zone, read this list of 25 things you can do to get inspired.

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Creative People’s Brains Really Do Work Differently

Creative people are able to juggle seemingly contradictory modes of thought—cognitive and emotional, deliberate and spontaneous.

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Understanding the Four Stages of the Creative Process

Any creative process is a dance between the inner and the outer; the unconscious and conscious mind; dreaming and doing; madness and method; solitary reflection and active collaboration.

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Ways to Push Past Creative Burnout

Two coaches talk about reigniting passion for your work

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For Ku Stevens, Running Is a ‘Profound Act’

his fall, Ku Stevens became the fastest cross-country runner in Nevada. But he would be running even if he wasn’t winning.

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The Secret to Happiness at Work

What matters is not so much the “what” of a job, but more the “who” and the “why”: Job satisfaction comes from people, values, and a sense of accomplishment.

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The Value of Belonging at Work

Social belonging is a fundamental human need, hardwired into our DNA. And yet, 40% of people say that they feel isolated at work, and the result has been lower organizational commitment and engagement.

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The Power of Being Committed

In every aspect of life, if something is worth doing, it’s worth giving 100% of your effort to it. Because a 99% commitment isn’t going to cut it.

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What Is Passion at Work?

The question, and the questioning string which followed it, was also designed to see how people’s minds worked on a topic that brought purpose to their life. It did not matter about which topic they were passionate. It mattered that they were manifestly passionate about something.

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Passion for Work: 12 Ways It Helps Your Career

Your passion for work can position you to achieve your career your goals quicker and not having it would make your career journey less fulfilling.

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Work-Life Balance