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As your career progresses, it becomes crucial to pivot from a focus on executing tasks to cultivating strategic ideas. Joe Hudson articulates this transition brilliantly: your primary role must evolve from grinding duties to generating impactful concepts. The challenge lies in breaking the psychological link between busyness and success, a connection that has been deeply ingrained over years of work.
The Dopamine Fix of Busyness
The compulsion to stay busy often stems from a desire for validation. In a world where being "busy" is socially praised, many feel that a packed calendar is a hallmark of importance and value. This busyness acts as a temporary balm for feelings of inadequacy. To think otherwise—like recognizing the need for downtime or leisure—can inspire existential angst.