Learn more about productivity with this collection
Leonardo da Vinci's creative process
How to approach problem-solving like da Vinci
The importance of curiosity and observation
Your brain tires out
If you’re exercising your brain by doing any sort of problem-solving, or important decision-making, then you’re limited in how much you can effectively accomplish in a day.
560
1.94K reads
MORE IDEAS ON THIS
Work as a linear function
We assume that the amount of productive output we create is directly proportional to the number of hours we input. But the truth is that most thoughtful, brain-intensive work does not unfold like this. The only work that is linear is really basic, repetitive stuff.
565
2.16K reads
Finding the leverage point
Accomplishing some aspects of your job well can make everything else that much easier or that much harder. Every job has a leverage point that makes everything else you do more effective.
491
1.74K reads
Importance of free time
Leisure time makes your brain far more effective upon returning to work. Weekends and vacations really do exist for a reason.
584
2.48K reads
Action has momentum
So developing personal rituals to get your own snowball rolling downhill is far more important than what yerba mate supplements to take, or what yoga mat to sit on in the morning.
557
2.4K reads
Productivity is a deeply personal thing
We all have different brains and, therefore, different preferences, perspectives, and situations where we feel most effective. In order to find what works, you have to understand your own psychology.
687
5.61K reads
MARK MANSON
474
2.3K reads
CURATED FROM
CURATED BY
"A good plan violently executed now is better than a perfect plan executed next week." - Patton
Related collections
More like this
Mind The Limitations Of Your Brain
- Decide important things early in the day, else decision fatigue sets in.
- Have snacks to keep your glucose high, else your brain will respond more strongly to immediate rewards.
- Sleeping or working on something else let’s you unconsciously work on complex ...
Problem-solving skills.
Problem-solving and decision-making are crucial for leaders and high-achievers. These skills lead to better results and can boost career advancement and higher salaries.
Success is often defined by the ability to solve problems effectively. Fortunately, th...
Identify What You Love to Do
If you weren’t dealing with your job every day, what would you be doing instead? Any activities you can dream of can be turned into a money-making venture.
If you’re still not sure, then take some classes. Try a few things out before making your choice.
Read & Learn
20x Faster
without
deepstash
with
deepstash
with
deepstash
Access to 200,000+ ideas
—
Access to the mobile app
—
Unlimited idea saving & library
—
—
Unlimited history
—
—
Unlimited listening to ideas
—
—
Downloading & offline access
—
—
Personalized recommendations
—
—
Supercharge your mind with one idea per day
Enter your email and spend 1 minute every day to learn something new.
I agree to receive email updates