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Your effort level is TOO DAMN HIGH

Your effort level is TOO DAMN HIGH

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descriptionMatt Pocock on why cranking effort to 11 is counterproductive - or possibly why you should calibrate not maximise effort.
tagsproductivity, burnout, effort, pacing, self-development

Jul 16, 20261 min read

  • productivity
  • burnout
  • effort
  • pacing
  • self-development

Short from Matt Pocock making the case that sustained maximum effort is a losing strategy. 77 seconds of calibrated counterpoint to hustle culture.

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Related

  • Four Thousand Weeks: Time Management for Mortals - same theme of finite time and prioritisation
  • How to Win Friends and Influence People - interpersonal effectiveness as distinct from raw effort

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