Book 2, Post 2

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 Book 2: Post 2


Feel Good Productivity: How to Do More of What Matters to You - Ali Abdal

I'm not gonna lie, I still have about a fourth of the book left currently, but at the time of this review, I feel I have a good grasp on the main concepts of the reading. Like I said in my last review of the book, I was interested in this book in hopes of it being a tool I could use to reshape my approach to being productive. I hoped to find out-of-box strategies that I'd be able to use throughout my day, hopefully leaving me time for what makes me happy and fulfills me. 

The book, however, is more than just a time management guide. It is more of a way of reshaping my mental approach to the stresses of everyday life, and the goals everyone has for themselves. One of the best quotes I read was: "Productivity isn't about doing more things - it's doing more of what matters." Although pretty straightforward, the quote basically illustrates the point that you should be doing things that make you happy, rather than trying to fill your day with tasks just to say you've had a successful day. Happiness in life is key, and that's why you always have to make sure you reward yourself with activities that really bring peace to your mind. 

The three concepts I find very crucial in the book are the idea of intentional task selection, developing a pattern of productivity, and self-compassion. To begin, the book narrows down to the importance of setting tasks that move forward the goals of one's personal and professional life. Rather than giving in to the urgency of other unrewarding tasks. Second, to avoid burnout, productivity needs a pattern of meeting your goals while also using time to take breaks and give yourself ways to avoid overdoing it. Last but definitely not least, always be kind to yourself and understand that productivity does not always mean staying busy. In other words, pace yourself. You need to understand that it's impossible to always stay productive, and some days you won't be productive, and this is completely okay. In the end, productivity is unique to every person, and it's important to implement strategies to better help yourself in the long run. 

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  1. AnonymousMarch 25, 2024 at 4:11 PM


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    It sounds like you've gained some valuable insights from the book you're reading, even with a fourth of it still left to go. Your review nicely encapsulates the core principles and messages, offering a glimpse into how the book has impacted your perspective on productivity and life management.

    The idea that productivity isn't solely about doing more but doing more of what matters is a powerful one. It emphasizes the importance of aligning tasks with personal and professional goals, rather than simply filling time with activity for the sake of it.

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  2. Iman AliMarch 25, 2024 at 10:32 PM

    Hi Brenton,
    I love how you mentioned that productivity looks different for everyone. I feel like it's so easy to compare yourself to others and feel bad about not being on the same level of productivity as others. I catch myself doing it all the time but it's good to take a step back and realize we shouldn't be so hard on ourselves. I also really liked your quote because it's important to do things that bring you happiness, rather than just trying to get a list of tasks done.

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  3. Krisha SuriMarch 25, 2024 at 10:57 PM

    Hi Brenton! I read the same book and was expecting a more "just get over it and do it" mindset with ways to organize your day, but was very pleasantly surprised that it was more about changing the way you think about productivity. It looks like you were able to take a lot of valuable information out of the book and hopefully it works out for you!

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