Self-direction

Done is better than best

We can sometimes notice that our level of resilience is in inverse proportion to the size of our to-do list. The more overwhelmed we appear, the less resilient we can feel. Often by trying to be ‘excellent’ in all areas of work, one can end up putting energy into too many different things at the same time, therefore being unable to give adequate time and attention to the most important areas of work.

There are clear messages in books like Deep Work by Cal Newport, Overwhelmed by Bridgid Schulte and Do More Great Work by Michael Bungay Stanier: by focusing on the areas in your life, at both work and home, which are of most importance to you, will make the biggest difference. How not to let perfect be the enemy of good or to accept that some minor or less important tasks just may not get done.