Love this, Kiran, and I can relate so much. Moving from Canada to SF was such a (surprising) shock to my system (I was anticipating LA weather, though now I probably prefer SF's). I like what you said about starting your day earlier, or, *doing less.* It’s such a contrast to society's typical narrative that 'you’re only succeeding if you’re moving at a hundred miles a minute.' For me, I've been focusing more on neglected hobbies (playing the guitar), and it's been a welcome surprise. I look forward to your book!
Thank you! I think maybe we sometimes falsely assume that there aren't successful people who move slower and savor life. They're quiet about their way of living, and it's the busiest of the busybodies that are screaming. Our challenge is figuring out how to make things work for the way we want to live.
I was recently reminded that when I'm busy, my mental/physical health is better. But it has to be stuff I enjoy, otherwise it's draining.
I also love reminding myself that success doesn't look like one thing. What success looks like for one person can be completely different for someone else.
"What success looks like for one person can be completely different for someone else."
This is such a good reminder.
Have you read Quiet by Susan Cain? It's a slow read, but reminds me a lot of what you're saying. In short, she discusses Western society's shift from valuing introversion to extroversion. Or in other words, a quiet, modest way of life to one shouting for attention.
And I know what you mean. I too enjoy being busy, so long as I am passionate about the work I'm doing.
Love this, Kiran, and I can relate so much. Moving from Canada to SF was such a (surprising) shock to my system (I was anticipating LA weather, though now I probably prefer SF's). I like what you said about starting your day earlier, or, *doing less.* It’s such a contrast to society's typical narrative that 'you’re only succeeding if you’re moving at a hundred miles a minute.' For me, I've been focusing more on neglected hobbies (playing the guitar), and it's been a welcome surprise. I look forward to your book!
Thank you! I think maybe we sometimes falsely assume that there aren't successful people who move slower and savor life. They're quiet about their way of living, and it's the busiest of the busybodies that are screaming. Our challenge is figuring out how to make things work for the way we want to live.
I was recently reminded that when I'm busy, my mental/physical health is better. But it has to be stuff I enjoy, otherwise it's draining.
I also love reminding myself that success doesn't look like one thing. What success looks like for one person can be completely different for someone else.
"What success looks like for one person can be completely different for someone else."
This is such a good reminder.
Have you read Quiet by Susan Cain? It's a slow read, but reminds me a lot of what you're saying. In short, she discusses Western society's shift from valuing introversion to extroversion. Or in other words, a quiet, modest way of life to one shouting for attention.
And I know what you mean. I too enjoy being busy, so long as I am passionate about the work I'm doing.
I remember that book, but I haven’t read it. Sounds like I’d be into it though.