True Productivity Is About Purpose, Not Speed
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19d ago· 1 min readenOpinion
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Summary
This article argues that true productivity is not about speed or efficiency, but about spending time on what truly matters. It emphasizes the importance of having a clear purpose or "north star" to guide one's actions, suggesting that going faster is only valuable when heading in the right direction. The author contrasts meaningful work with busywork and advocates for intentional time investment toward desired outcomes rather than simply wishing for results.
Key quotes
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Going faster only matters if you're heading in the right direction; purpose tells you where that direction points.
Any other form of going faster is really busywork.
I don't wish for an outcome to happen, I spend my time working towards my desired outcome.
It's about spending your time where it truly matters.
