I wonder how many kids from here will start having 1 shot of espresso in the morning.
Productivity
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#152Earlier quoted context omitted.
For some reason, those of us in the US measure productivity in terms of "value created for our employer" or "value created for the business". That doesn't make any sense. You need to measure productivity in terms of what matters to you, which includes time with your kids, spirituality, and such. The amount of value you create for your employer probably shouldn't get much weight.
Really makes you wonder why people don't value themselves. Does society systematically strip the underclass of their self-esteem? Every single job I've had I knew that the purpose was either 1) to make me money 2) to help me develop skills or career experience. Idgaf about my employer making money (except as it relates to my goals); that's his problem to care about. I'm contracted to provide labor, not make his busin…
I think as a professional your job description should include using your skills to improve a critical metric or a process of the business, and this should include using your abilities to contribute in a meaningful way. IMHO, this attitude may be harmful to one's career. In the end, you can always find another job, but would not it be nice to actually care about the business? If you are in a place where you feel like they do not care about you, maybe you should look for something else, but maybe with a more caring approach, because it is a two way street.
Just my 2 cents, though.
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#153Earlier quoted context omitted.
The Church of Productivity strikes me as a very American kind of religion. I personally value being productive on things I care about, but I've worked hard to unlearn this general protestant-work-ethic, no-moment-wasted, anxiety-driven desire to be a Very Productive Person. One of the interesting things to me is how long this has been a part of American history. In the excellent history podcast Backstory, one episode…
> The Church of Productivity strikes me as a very American kind of religion. It's our protestant roots and the very Calvinist view of success, really. There's a reason they call it the Protestant Work Ethic. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Protestant_work_ethic
Also strikes me as related to the core difference in views on mental health (Western analytical psychology a la Jung vs Eastern demonological/mystical)
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#154your tips are strongly inconsistent with kids around...
Mind sharing what you mean? I don't find his advice to be unique, but having kids made me focus in a big way.
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#155Does Sam Altman have kids and/or partner he lives with (that did not yet leave him due to lack of attention, spending time together) ? Just trying to find out whether the tips/lifestyle is in any way comparable to a typical situation of a 30+ yo.
Did you see the last paragraph? > Don’t neglect your family and friends for the sake of productivity—that’s a very stupid tradeoff (and very likely a net productivity loss, because you’ll be less happy). Don’t neglect doing things you love or that clear your head either.
That doesn't really count as a tested productivity tip. What I mean is most of those productivity tips are not helpful when a lot of your non work time is occupied by your relationship, kids and chores. Where are the startups that free up more time?
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#156I see these kinds of articles come along from time to time, and it always makes me wonder: Why this pressing need to maximize productivity? Why not just do things you enjoy, at a pace that you enjoy? Is it for more money/prestige? What's the use if you've been stressing and pressuring yourself for it all your life? I feel like the odd person out because I work on something while I enjoy it, stop working on it when I…
Is it because you want to the things you love. Not the other way around. People believe in YOLO (You only lice once), so they want to do as many things they love as possible. One way to do that is to be more productive. Another way would be to live longer, the research of which is still in its infancy.
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#157fair enough that makes sense. It just felt a little sterile. I get that some people may appreciate these types of posts, and I appreciate the intention of trying to be helpful, but it seems as if the tone were that of a robot. Little attempt at humor and a very cold tone overall. Is that what it takes to be a billionaire in Silicon Valley? Downvote me to hell but the tone and expressions of the article were far more…
I took it as more of "these are my thoughts, straight to the point", which fits in the theme of 'productivity' and not wasting time
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#158For me many of these techniques can be bundled by doing virtual coworking sessions with an accountability partner. I'm able to block off big chunks of time, I'm accountable to show up, I am forced to set meaningful intentions at frequent intervals, I work intensely when I have one and fully unplug when I don't. It is a little weird at first but insanely effective. You can do it with a friend, or colleague, or find partners via a (free) service like www.focusmate.com.
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#159I see these kinds of articles come along from time to time, and it always makes me wonder: Why this pressing need to maximize productivity? Why not just do things you enjoy, at a pace that you enjoy? Is it for more money/prestige? What's the use if you've been stressing and pressuring yourself for it all your life? I feel like the odd person out because I work on something while I enjoy it, stop working on it when I…
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#160Productivity for me is more about managing my energy and motivation than time.
Hence I find a lot of planning and prioritization actually counter-productive. Some level is important, but not that much. I generally know what I need to do. More planning really doesn't clarify that.
Instead I work on energy. A lot of the things Sam mentions -- but for goals/priorities I tend to take a very long view (decades out) and a very short view (sometimes minutes out). So something inspirational I can get behind. Combined with something I can do right now.
Generally I find that creates the momentum.. and everything works out from there.