balance
I finished the book Deep Work last month while, appropriately, working long hours from an extension ladder on my house.
This article sums up the 4 major rules of entering into deep (focused) work. Should take you less than 10 minutes to read, and if the topic is interesting to you, check the book out also. This theme of our diminishing attention is growing as our world grows more noisy and distracted by the day.
Get at me anytime on this topic, it's something I read and work on daily.
"We are dogs thrashing in the collars of our own obligations."
I forget how I came across The Minimalists website, but this article is striking not necessarily in its uniqueness of message, but in its caution as we pursue our dreams and froth at opportunities to work longer and harder.
What does a success look like which doesn't cost us ourselves? How do we aim high and also maintain healthy boundaries for our families and other interests? Is it important to temper our passions?
I have another article to share soon discussing this recurring conversation of work-life balance.