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HouseStraight t1_j60qiwj wrote

I can sort of see your point if it is truly effecting your ability to be get work done on time, but I’m also not sure how I feel about the implication that doing something other than work - particularly watching a highly educational documentary- is unproductive and not worthwhile. Learning (especially if you enjoy it!) is always worthwhile. Also, learning is sort of the basis for productivity is it not? Running yourself into the ground is also not good for long-term productivity. If you get your shit done on time, you get it done on time. Who gives a fuck what you do in the meantime?

The whole productivity mindset of getting as much done as you can at all times is insane to me. How do you have time to feel happy and relaxed if all you’re doing is beating yourself up for not being “productive enough”? When is productivity too productive?

Edit: fixed wording

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ftfrftfr OP t1_j60u8pp wrote

Don't get me wrong. Learning outside of your work is enriching and may even help your main work. The problem is when you digress from the work you actually need to get done and do something productive but not yet relevant on the side. It fools you because you think you're doing work when really you have more urgent work piling up. Read the linked article talking about Q3.

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