Thanks, man! This was an analogy I sort of stumbled onto today, but I really liked it once I started thinking about it. You don't just need energy, but you also need focus and time.
I noticed when I retired that some of my focus had been externally imposed by work requirements. Suddenly I was free to direct my focus anywhere. or scatter it, or sometimes just not pump in enough energy.
Honestly, I think the thing that's really interesting about this analogy is that nobody ever said being a laser is good or a light bulb is bad, you know?
But of course, if you have to get something done (now, of your own choosing), you can zero in on that thing and really focus, especially now that you're not as distracted!
That's a really good call. Environment is a lot like the substance inside that chamber, which channels the energy into a very specific task. If you're set up to work (like at your office), that specific task is very likely to be work-related and (probably) productive.
I even listen to the same type of music whenever I'm writing.
I like your twist in the medium. I've used the analogy, not as light but energy. I see a lot of people emitting a lot of energy but unfocused.
An analogy in BJJ would be the noob who you grapple with who has no form but lots of energy. Someone with focus uses significantly less energy to win.
It's like the 10,000 hr "rule." Without focus and medium it won't provide good results.
When I apply it back to work, the focus and the medium certainly matter. I'm going to work the medium aspect into my articulation from now on too.
Thanks, man! This was an analogy I sort of stumbled onto today, but I really liked it once I started thinking about it. You don't just need energy, but you also need focus and time.
That's why I advocate for lazy leadership.
https://www.polymathicbeing.com/p/lazy-leadership
I noticed when I retired that some of my focus had been externally imposed by work requirements. Suddenly I was free to direct my focus anywhere. or scatter it, or sometimes just not pump in enough energy.
Some days I'm just pleasant mood lighting.
Honestly, I think the thing that's really interesting about this analogy is that nobody ever said being a laser is good or a light bulb is bad, you know?
But of course, if you have to get something done (now, of your own choosing), you can zero in on that thing and really focus, especially now that you're not as distracted!
Wow. Never considered the deep association between focus and light. Loved this read!
Thanks, Mir! Go write something amazing this week for us.
No mention of sharks? What's the point of having lasers if you don't attach them to sharks?
You know, I have one simple request...
I had no idea laser was a made-up word! But, as far as made-up words go, its first class.
I think 'environment' is another important Materials. If I'm writing, I can focus much more intently in my office than I can in a busy public space.
That's a really good call. Environment is a lot like the substance inside that chamber, which channels the energy into a very specific task. If you're set up to work (like at your office), that specific task is very likely to be work-related and (probably) productive.
I even listen to the same type of music whenever I'm writing.
I'm going to ignore the obvious Daniel-bait you've placed there with the italicized "bone up" reference.
Instead, I shall say "Well played on the 'teenager blasting out of the house' analogy."
See? I can comment without inappropriate jokes.
You said "blasting."
Well spotted!