You should read 4 Thousand Weeks by Oliver Burkeman (if you haven’t already) he delves into the idea of always working, producing, not “wasting” time in such a meaningful way. I think you’d resonate with it!
Right now the only thing I'm doing as far as work is concerned is submitting headshots and videos to directors for consideration,and creating content as a intern for a type of new media,which I'm really excited about,but whether they actually come through with a paid gig for me is up to them,I've been with them for almost three months and my contribution while somewhat effortless,doesn't seem to stand out,but I do enjoy doing it.
Deeply relate here in London so certainly not an American problem, though I agree there’s a certain intensity of city life and capitalism that fosters this way of being. I’ve found that certain transformative life events (brain surgery and becoming a father of two) hadn’t particularly slowed down the tendency either. Unfortunately economic reality is often the underlying drive.
And you're not alone. I'm a recovering workaholic and have found myself slipping into unhelpful ways of being in the last couple of months.
I just finished reading "Do Nothing" by Celeste Headlee and it's been a helpful push in the opposite direction and an encouragement to speak truths to the parts of me that feel like I need to be doing.
Thank you for this rec and glad it resonated! Hope you are able to find the switch that you need as well. Btw, love all of your Sunday newsletters. Great way to start my day!
You should read 4 Thousand Weeks by Oliver Burkeman (if you haven’t already) he delves into the idea of always working, producing, not “wasting” time in such a meaningful way. I think you’d resonate with it!
Thank you for this rec!!
Right now the only thing I'm doing as far as work is concerned is submitting headshots and videos to directors for consideration,and creating content as a intern for a type of new media,which I'm really excited about,but whether they actually come through with a paid gig for me is up to them,I've been with them for almost three months and my contribution while somewhat effortless,doesn't seem to stand out,but I do enjoy doing it.
Thanks Pete
Hope this all works out too!
Deeply relate here in London so certainly not an American problem, though I agree there’s a certain intensity of city life and capitalism that fosters this way of being. I’ve found that certain transformative life events (brain surgery and becoming a father of two) hadn’t particularly slowed down the tendency either. Unfortunately economic reality is often the underlying drive.
Sending love your way and also rooting for you while you are on this journey too!
Thank you Max - same to you!
This was such a great post Max!
And you're not alone. I'm a recovering workaholic and have found myself slipping into unhelpful ways of being in the last couple of months.
I just finished reading "Do Nothing" by Celeste Headlee and it's been a helpful push in the opposite direction and an encouragement to speak truths to the parts of me that feel like I need to be doing.
Thank you for this rec and glad it resonated! Hope you are able to find the switch that you need as well. Btw, love all of your Sunday newsletters. Great way to start my day!
Aaaawww! Appreciate that man 🥲
My exact sentiments. What's the solution? Can we die of exhaustion from hustling?
We need rest!
Class and economic anxiety absolutely fuels anxiety in many of us, Max! You're not alone.
🙏❤️
I think we just need a year off, paid.
I can get behind this!