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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 best for your learning goals; then, commit to one, and stick with it for a while. Don’t fall into the trap of starting a new course every few weeks without completing any.
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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.
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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.
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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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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.
We often refocus to other things a few weeks after starting a habit change. But the habit probably isn’t firmly ingrained by then, so you waste the time spent trying to form the new habit.
Stick to the habit for at least 30 days, and be as consistent as possible.
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