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Just telling the truth about the dopamine cartel would be a major step forward for the culture in 2024.
The State of the Culture, 2024
Ted Gioia
Consider “consider”. Tasks that start with the word “consider” give you the ability to track optional tasks. My database is full of tasks like, “Consider cleaning studio,” and, “Consider setting client check-in calls”. Tip of the hat to Kourosh Dini for this one.
On Creating Tasks — MacSparky
macsparky.com
The fundamental problem is that this attitude toward time sets up a rigged game in which it’s impossible ever to feel as though you’re doing well enough. Instead of simply living our lives as they unfold in time—instead of just being time, you might say—it becomes difficult not to value each moment primarily according to its usefulness for some future goal, or for some future oasis of relaxation you hope to reach once your tasks are finally “out of the way.”
Four Thousand Weeks
Oliver Burkeman
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