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I work out a lot. And sometimes I work hard at my software job. But the #1 lesson from both had not been to work nonstop and burn yourself out, rather it’s to
by softwaredoug 5y ago
I work out a lot. And sometimes I work hard at my software job.
But the #1 lesson from both had not been to work nonstop and burn yourself out, rather it’s to take regular breaks, slack off, and go easy on yourself. If you’re in a punishing situation, you won’t want to get back on the horse for the next big push.
Trainers recognize too that rest and recovery are important. I ran 6 miles Sunday, 2-3 throughout l, and am not running today.
- yowlingcat 5y agoCouldn't agree more. I've tried to explain this to people before and gotten a blank stare and/or lip service. I think the problem is that the physical effects of overtraining are hard to ignore, whereas the mental effects are easier to rationalize away (although I would argue equally hard to ignore long-term).
- totalZero 5y agoMy best work has always occurred in two types of situations: 1. Relaxed and unconstrained by other obligations, whereby I can creatively follow the course of the work rather than trying to jigsaw it into an itinerary that balances several other tasks, or 2. Such extreme time pressure that I get into "the zone." Your comment touches on #1 but there is something to be said for the power of last-minute panic.
- LordDragonfang 5y agoSome people work best under pressure. Effectively no one works best under constant pressure - they burn out[1]. Amazon is trying to promote the latter. [1] There are a very small few that continue to be effective under pressure. They are worth much more than Amazon is willing to pay.