@Jean this is exactly the headspace I'm in. I find building with today's tools so fun, playful, flow state, nearly effortless. I find getting into that same headspace *at work* amidst so many personalities much more challenging. Finding the middle between "help people find work that feels easy for them" and "deliver on business needs for 10 cross-functional stakeholders" is more elusive.... but I think it's a worthwhile pursuit.
(And - the TJs snack builder is so fun!! Love it. 🫡)
I think even knowing that it is a headspace to be in and something that is possible (and could be on a spectrum) is very useful! Very different from a sacrifice and suffering hard work mindset I think is all too common.
I struggle with this myself, that I am actually working very hard but it does not feel so, so I don't derive the same satisfaction from willful struggle that I would otherwise. Now I come to terms with hard work doesn't need to be hard.
@Jean this is exactly the headspace I'm in. I find building with today's tools so fun, playful, flow state, nearly effortless. I find getting into that same headspace *at work* amidst so many personalities much more challenging. Finding the middle between "help people find work that feels easy for them" and "deliver on business needs for 10 cross-functional stakeholders" is more elusive.... but I think it's a worthwhile pursuit.
(And - the TJs snack builder is so fun!! Love it. 🫡)
I think even knowing that it is a headspace to be in and something that is possible (and could be on a spectrum) is very useful! Very different from a sacrifice and suffering hard work mindset I think is all too common.
Speaking from a zen perspective: doing hard work is just what you do, and it doesn't get easier, you just get stronger.
Act Without Doing, Work Without Effort - Lao Tzu
I struggle with this myself, that I am actually working very hard but it does not feel so, so I don't derive the same satisfaction from willful struggle that I would otherwise. Now I come to terms with hard work doesn't need to be hard.