productivity so I can slowmaxx - by Eszter - Arise
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The selling point of being productive lies in the promise of more— a bigger life, a fuller plate.
Ophelia by Friedrich Wilhelm Theodor Heyser The selling point of being productive lies in the promise of more— a bigger life, a fuller plate. We love the little hacks, timers, and to-do lists that make us feel important. The dopamine rush from feeling accomplished, from bragging about the number of hours we’ve studied, is not so different from a slot machine— a glimmering game designed to keep us hooked on the illusion of progress. The same way gym bros ego-lift, over-achievers ego-suffer of who can work the most, who can tolerate the most pain. But as I’ve written before, I’m over…
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