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> Throughout human history, there’s been a sort of “pain is gain” approach to the repetitive. There was value in putting your head down, getting into a rhythm,
by Noumenon72 7y ago
> Throughout human history, there’s been a sort of “pain is gain” approach to the repetitive. There was value in putting your head down, getting into a rhythm, and working hard at menial tasks.
I was surprised when my sister told me, "I don't think everyone has that instinct to make things better all the time". That's like my fundamental drive! But she doesn't, and I guess I see why. Things didn't get better for hundreds of generations at a time while we were evolving, so inventing is not an instinct.
- paggle 7y agoThat’s why even for creative work, getting into a repetitive work rhythm is important. Most high production authors like Stephen King have a strong writing routine like, wake up at this time and write for four hours using this pen at this desk next to this window.
- satyrnein 7y agoYes, maybe you're more evolved then they are, or maybe they're just more cynical about an industry where 70% of projects fail to deliver the intended benefit. :-)
- swozey 7y agoAre you a perfectionist?
- Noumenon72 7y agoSure, but I'm not surprised when people don't want to polish things the way I do. I'm surprised when they let things go to waste or spend their time doing boring and pointless things. Like, even Genghis Khan probably spent some time thinking about ways to take cities without having to fight so much, right?