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Episode 2997:

Tyler Tervooren explores the hidden stress that comes with focusing on productivity and hourly earnings, revealing how it can unintentionally bleed into every aspect of life, even leisure. He emphasizes the need to prioritize creative downtime and personal moments to truly enhance productivity and happiness, suggesting strategies to balance efficiency with fulfillment.

Read along with the original article(s) here: https://www.riskology.co/productivity-vs-creativity/

Quotes to ponder:

"I was falling into a subconscious trap: putting a dollar value on every hour—even if those hours shouldn’t be compared."

"Will a painter create their best work doing nothing but mastering brush strokes, or do they need to spend time thinking about the purpose behind the strokes too?"

"Stepping back and looking at your work as a whole drives creativity. It helps you get out of your routine for a moment and look at the bigger picture."

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