This is parts of what I enjoy by working as an academic. I can get into a comfortable position with a book, take a walk or go to the gym during my workday witho

This is parts of what I enjoy by working as an academic. I can get into a comfortable position with a book, take a walk or go to the gym during my workday without any judgement. I find that it is very helpful to be able to do something physical while thinking about a hard problem, and conversely being able to leave my desk and do something else for a short while if I am struggling to get into my work. I am a lot more productive than when I was a consultant and was busy trying to look busy.