How to not let your curiosity derail your productivity
Don't ignore your curious impulses. Your curiosity is an important part of who you are.
- Give yourself time to explore.
- When you come across something interesting, ask yourself, “How will this benefit me?” If it’s just something you want to read that won’t improve your life in some way, skip it or save it for later. After all, new and interesting content is being generated every day, all the time.
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