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Great work is not only about being productive
There is no doubt multitasking is a productivity killer. However, great work is not purely about being productive — we need to be creative as well.
Research suggests that the more ideas we generate, the more creative they become. Focusing on one thing at a time too early in the creative process defeats the purpose of the exploration phase.
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Balancing discovery and efficiency
In order to balance discovery with efficiency, we should practice open exploration for creativity, and then focus on one thing at a time for productivity.
For example, if you're trying to learn a new skill, start by exploring different educational channels to see which one would work b...
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Exploration and exploitation
Similar to the way you need both exploration and exploitation in order to foster innovation, you need both open loops and closed loops to produce great work.
- In the exploration phase, you may wander through many creative paths.
- In the exploitation phas...
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“A man is deficient in understanding until he perceives that there is a whole cycle of evolution possible within himself: repeating endlessly, offering opportunities for personal development.”
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