Closer Than You Think

Addicted to Output: Why Rhythm Needs Rest


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Why can't driven, purpose-oriented men stop working? This week's essay redefines "flow" through the lens of parsha Emor, Victor Wooten's The Music Lesson, and Jewish mystical teachings about the sacred role of silence and rest. The Torah's peak spiritual experience is the Amidah, standing completely still with nothing to say. I explore why workaholism is almost always driven by fear underneath the hustle, offer a practical IFS exercise for confronting it, and make the case that the quiet, boring, unperforming version of you is what your kids need to see.

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Closer Than You ThinkBy Max Gilbert