The myth of "good" work

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3 Ideas For Better Habits

Being Good Ancestors for Future Generations

Organizational psychologist, Adam M. Grant, on shaping the future over preserving the past.

"It’s more important to be good ancestors than dutiful descendants. Too many people spend their lives being custodians of the past instead of stewards of the future. We worry about making our parents proud when we should be focused on making our children proud. The responsibility of each generation is not to please our predecessors—it’s to improve conditions for our successors."

Source: ​​Hidden Potential: The Science of Achieving Greater Things​​​​ Questioning the Culture of Busyness

Computer science professor and author, Cal Newport, on the myth of "good" work.

"The relentless overload that’s wearing us down is generated by a belief that ‘good’ work requires increasing busyness—faster responses to email and chats, more meetings, more tasks, more hours. But when we look closer at this premise, we fail to find a firm foundation."

Source: ​​Slow Productivity: The Lost Art of Accomplishment Without Burnout​​​​ Unveiling Human Behavior

Economist and Data Explorer, Steven D. Levitt, on reality versus ideals.

"Morality, it could be argued, represents the way that people would like the world to work, whereas economics represents how it actually does work."

Source: ​​Freakonomics: A Rogue Economist Explores the Hidden Side of Everything​​​​

Productivity Tools and Resources

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Brain Food

Today I Learned: Snow is translucent, not white; it reflects all the colors of visible light, which is why we see it as white. (​​Source​​)

Science: To keep weight in check, it is not only important to consider what we eat, but also the times at which we eat. According to a new study, there are two specific habits that are associated with a lower body mass index (BMI) in the long term: keeping a longer overnight fast and eating breakfast early. (​​Source​​)

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