Yep, slower days often feel longer and fuller at the same time

I think it gets at something we've collectively trained ourselves out of: tolerating silence while thinking

Speed reading absolutely works if the goal is "what happened and why," but Tolkien is a good reminder that plot is just the skeleton

Slowing down isn't passive, it's a conscious choice

It often takes energy to relax.

Love the idea that speed reshapes taste. When you slow down, a lot of "content" reveals itself as empty, and better stuff suddenly becomes accessible instead of intimidating

Not just fear of failure, but fear of disappointing people, losing status, or admitting (to yourself and others) that the plan you’ve been following isn't actually working

The vision doesn't have to be accurate, it just has to be directional

This reminds me of a take on art, that goes something like "you don't need talent, but you do need to have taste". Taste is the same kind of driver as direction in this case.

Probably butchered the quote, can't remember who said it, but the message stuck.

Taken out of context, this line seems like a valid description of our ethos these days lol.

This reads a bit like classic self-help, but there's a solid point hiding underneath the platitudes. Most careers do get shaped by inertia: the projects you say yes to, the skills you accidentally accumulate, the expectations other people quietly set for you

I find that's a good reason, other than looking for an increase in salary, to seek out new employment opportunities every few years, while nudging your resume more towards the career you want rather than the career you've experienced.

That's fair if you look at Xerox through the lens of "tech company returns"

It's interesting how these models keep reappearing whenever technology gets expensive, complex, and mission-critical