Productivity and Pleasure
Oliver discusses the tension between suppressing desires and maintaining productivity, suggesting that harnessing what we genuinely want to do can lead to more fulfilling work. Cal agrees, highlighting the draining nature of time blocking while acknowledging its necessity for many knowledge workers. Both explore the importance of taking breaks and the potential joy found in tasks often seen as burdensome.In this clip
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