Such a needed piece :) most productivity advice assumes you have the nervous system of a 25 year old with no responsibilities... Building architecture that works with your actual energy instead of against it is a great skill almost nobody wants to teach?
right? I feel like most of the productivity space is geared towards teenagers and just doesnβt have much real application in most peoples lives, especially those in there 40βs and 50βs
Great insights throughout this article! This one in particular: 'Contrary to popular belief, the brain does not multitask, it fractures.' In any field that demands mental effort, trying to 'do everything at once' often fragments focus and increases mistakes. Technically, the brain can handle certain tasks in parallel, but only if they donβt compete for the same cognitive resources. Maybe multitasking isnβt impossible, it just requires strategy?
The idea of "Structure your creative rhythm around your natural energy peaks and valleys" is something I've found to be true as well. Having set times to write is great for discipline, consistency and reduced friction, but sometimes you gotta go with the flow too.
On weekends when I have more time, I might start my heaviest mental load writing after breakfast, then intentionally do some house work in between, followed by more monotonous stuff afterwards, followed by focused writing again before bed. The key is noticing your body's natural ebbs and flows and working with them. Not to mention all the other responsibilities of mid life.
Whilst this post is targeted at midlife, I think thereβs a lot of wisdom that can be extracted and implemented into my own life.
Using writing as a way to explore the depth of connection to your values is a a really helpful way to filter through all the noise and understand whatβs really you.
Iβve been analyzing a new investment opportunity that could serve as a solid entry point for beginners. What stands out is its focus on long term fundamentals rather than short term speculation
So true! A different way to think about what you shared is to ask yourself, βwhat is enough for me?β I find that, if I wait long enough, it helps me bring back a vision of my values and what I want to create. It also drowns out the noise. It helps protect my energy and keep it focused on what I want to see in the world. Thank you for the reminder, Benjamin!
Thank you for sharing. I have to admit I was spiraling this morning thinking how can I keep up? Your words helps me to slow down and realign with my values. Again, thank you.
Absolutely agree. Spent some time reflecting and journaling on my foundation and the scaffolding that Iβm building towards that balance in my business and personal life.
Such a needed piece :) most productivity advice assumes you have the nervous system of a 25 year old with no responsibilities... Building architecture that works with your actual energy instead of against it is a great skill almost nobody wants to teach?
right? I feel like most of the productivity space is geared towards teenagers and just doesnβt have much real application in most peoples lives, especially those in there 40βs and 50βs
Very good point!
Love this!
Great insights throughout this article! This one in particular: 'Contrary to popular belief, the brain does not multitask, it fractures.' In any field that demands mental effort, trying to 'do everything at once' often fragments focus and increases mistakes. Technically, the brain can handle certain tasks in parallel, but only if they donβt compete for the same cognitive resources. Maybe multitasking isnβt impossible, it just requires strategy?
As far as I can understand we donβt multitask we switch focus between tasks so doing multiple things at once is always going to be less efficient
The idea of "Structure your creative rhythm around your natural energy peaks and valleys" is something I've found to be true as well. Having set times to write is great for discipline, consistency and reduced friction, but sometimes you gotta go with the flow too.
On weekends when I have more time, I might start my heaviest mental load writing after breakfast, then intentionally do some house work in between, followed by more monotonous stuff afterwards, followed by focused writing again before bed. The key is noticing your body's natural ebbs and flows and working with them. Not to mention all the other responsibilities of mid life.
Thatβs 100% it
Whilst this post is targeted at midlife, I think thereβs a lot of wisdom that can be extracted and implemented into my own life.
Using writing as a way to explore the depth of connection to your values is a a really helpful way to filter through all the noise and understand whatβs really you.
Thanks for sharing this
Thanks for the support Faraaz. I really hope it helped
Iβve been analyzing a new investment opportunity that could serve as a solid entry point for beginners. What stands out is its focus on long term fundamentals rather than short term speculation
Interesting read.
What a great piece! For those of us building on a previous career, this is gold!
Thanks a lotπ
This was great Ben. Made perfect sense and answered some questions Iβve been having about my own creativity. Thank you!
Thanks Laura. Thanks fro stopping by :)
So true! A different way to think about what you shared is to ask yourself, βwhat is enough for me?β I find that, if I wait long enough, it helps me bring back a vision of my values and what I want to create. It also drowns out the noise. It helps protect my energy and keep it focused on what I want to see in the world. Thank you for the reminder, Benjamin!
By the way, I couldnβt find the link in the footer you mentioned!
ahh ok thanks for letting me knowβ¦Iβll check ip on that
Yesβ¦asking that question on a regular basis is a good way to stay grounded
Thank you for sharing. I have to admit I was spiraling this morning thinking how can I keep up? Your words helps me to slow down and realign with my values. Again, thank you.
Yes we all go through those spiralsβ¦the main thing is not to beat yourself up about it and just slow down and recenter
Absolutely agree. Spent some time reflecting and journaling on my foundation and the scaffolding that Iβm building towards that balance in my business and personal life.