Thoughts on How to Create A Meaningful Life Through Meaningful Work
Do you want to know what a rare, and valuable skill is in our world?
Keep in mind that it is only going to grow and become more rare, and increasingly more valuable as time goes on.
Consistently carrying out deeply meaningful, passionate work, distraction free.
I’m not talking about vague skills such as communication, work ethic, or mindset.
The specific target here is deep work.
Flow.
Deliberate practice.
Think about how many times you have your phone within arms reach? Or multiple web pages open while you try to email. Maybe you’re working on multiple projects at once. It’s possible you may be reading a book, and have the television on in the background. How about when you cook, where is your mind? When you listen to others, are your listening intently or awaiting your turn to speak?
Are you doing the thing — and only the thing — that it is you should be doing?
Can you create, without consuming?
Can you consume, without creating?
Why is this a problem? For starters, I think our society is becoming increasingly governed by…