Journalism is a form of storytelling that has always fascinated me. So, during a recent flight, when I saw a movie titled Civil War in the in-flight entertainment lineup, I couldn’t resist. The film, directed by Alex Garland, features Kirsten Dunst as a war photojournalist in a dystopian future where America is at war with itself.
One line in the movie…
In the corporate world, there’s a strong emphasis on making or getting straight to the point. This stems from the time-constrained nature of corporate life, where achieving results within tight deadlines often takes precedence. Saving time by focusing on key messages seems logical.
Apologies for my absence from blogging—I’ve truly missed it. Writing regularly has been a crucial part of my growth journey, and I’ve felt its absence keenly.
For the longest time, I believed that becoming better at our craft came from simply doing good work. Then I realized that real growth comes not just from doing, but from reflecting on what we do.…
“The ability to perform deep work is becoming increasingly rare at exactly the same time it is becoming increasingly valuable in our economy. As a consequence, the few who cultivate this skill, and then make it the core of their working life, will thrive.”
– Deep Work, page 14
What we call work is often made up of shallow tasks like meetings,…