How to work deeply and live simply!
In the recent past, the idea of working hard while maintaining a simple lifestyle has emerged as one of the most significant to me.
In the recent past, the idea of working hard while maintaining a simple lifestyle has emerged as one of the most significant to me.
Curiosity has always been one of my defining traits, and it has taken me in many directions throughout the years. The excitement of new experiences, from learning to code to seeing the world, was the fuel that kept me going. But the flood of new data finally left me feeling overwhelmed and exhausted. I realized I needed to narrow my attention from a wide range of potential activities to a smaller number of more in-depth endeavours.
It is about making the wisest possible investment of your time and energy in order to operate at our highest point of contribution by doing only what is essential. ― Greg McKeown
Since I’ve adopted a minimalist lifestyle, I’ve had more time to focus on the pursuits that bring me the most joy. It’s a fantastic method for maintaining stability and concentrating on a few objectives. Seeing myself progress towards a goal has helped me tremendously in getting things done. I used to be a lot less efficient with my time and energy until I learned to narrow my focus and simplify my life.
The concept of deep work has allowed me to unlock untapped creative abilities. I get great satisfaction from dissecting a problem in order to determine the best strategy for fixing it. In my experience, “going deep” means investigating and making connections between many elements in order to see how they all fit together. I get so much satisfaction from being able to take on a project and go into it to learn everything I can about it. Putting in the effort to learn more about a subject and think critically has benefited me immensely.
What if we stopped celebrating being busy as a measurement of importance? What if instead we celebrated how much time we had spent listening, pondering, meditating, and enjoying time with the most important people in our lives?
- Greg Mckeown
I’ve found that a more attentive and productive attitude to life is possible by striking a balance between my urge to work intensely and my desire to live. I get that there’s a time for hard work, but I also see the value of taking it easy occasionally. Finding contentment and delight in the “in-between” moments, soaking in the grind, and recharging from the hustle, is the best method for me to tap into this synergy.
My fundamental beliefs now include a commitment to a minimalist lifestyle and intensive labour. Recognizing what I need to do to maintain a sense of equilibrium in my life makes it much easier for me to maintain my attention, motivation, and productivity. It has become crucial to my progress that I occasionally pause, collect my thoughts, and conduct a more in-depth analysis of my circumstance. It’s given me a renewed sense of vitality and the energy to pursue the endeavours that excite me the most.
Additional notes: Please read Greg Mckeown’s Essentialism: The Disciplined Pursuit of Less.