An objection to "do what you enjoy"

This bias addresses why we do unimportant tasks we think are time-sensitive over tasks that are not time-sensitive, even if the non-time-sensitive tasks provide greater rewards.

How to overcome this bias:

• Use the Eisenhower Matrix. It will reveal the urgent/not urgent and important/not important tasks.
• Block off on your calendar the most productive 2-4 hours each day for your most important work.
• Only answer emails at specific times. Don't allow email to bleed into other time.
• Give your important tasks a deadline and find a way to commit to it.

This effect describes our tendency to remember incomplete or interrupted tasks better than completed tasks. Each unfinished task takes up some of your attention, splitting your focus. It also interferes with your sleep.

What you can do about it:

• Write your tasks down as soon as they come to you.
• Have a system in place for organizing and regularly reviewing your tasks.
• Have an end of work shutdown ritual, so your unfinished tasks don't stay in your mind after-hours.
• Take a small step to help you get started. The act of starting can help you keep going to the end.
• Don't forget to review your completed tasks and celebrate what you've already accomplished.

According to a Modern Wealth Index Survey, the amount needed to be comfortable in America is $1.4 million. To be wealthy, you'll need a net worth of $2.4 million.

An average pre-tax yearly salary of $389,436 is needed to be in the top 1%, although it varies by state.

We all, rich or poor, have the same 24 hours in a day. But we can use our money to buy more time. For example, by eating out, you don't have to decide what to cook, shop for ingredients, cook, and clean it all up.

If you can carve out more time for yourself, you can use it in other ways that will improve your life. You can start a side hustle, exercise, read, or spend time with family and friends.

Knowledge work in the modern age involves thinking, analysis, theories, trial and error, problem solving, brainstorming and other stuff which is done in a variety of counter-intuitive ways. It is defined by a diverse range of iterative exploration of yet-to-discover possibilities.

Comparing the earlier (linear) definition of productivity to modern knowledge work is like comparing a bicycle to a computer.

1. The linear definition of productivity assumes that if we complete our to-do list, we are productive for the day, not taking into account the time required for creative insights that come from serendipity and lateral thinking.
2. It falsely ties us to a quantitative output, which involves pseudo-work based on input and output of an age gone by. Example: Making and emailing a daily report that no one reads.
3. As we answer emails and put out the fires, we miss opportunities for creativity and deep thinking, and even getting bored, which makes the brain work better.