"Creating is about the process, not the scoreboard". This really is the key. However, we as a society (not just America, globally) haven't figured out how to create a sustainable format for this -- the Repair Shop way. Instead, we monetize it and make it the "creative economy". The reason Repair Shop can do this is because of the support of BBC (which is not-for-profit and taxpayer funded). To celebrate the craft, we need more of this publicly supported initiative. And then maybe we might see some traction for a framework and possibly some mindset change.
Yes, 100%. There’s always that tricky relationship between craft and commerce. I do think the “creator economy” is a step in the right direction, although some people take it too far and sacrifice their creative integrity in the name of more profit.
This is liberating! I was really bothered by having a large number of unread emails because I wanted to read all these newsletters I subscribed to but didn't have a process to do so in the midst of work. So every few months I'd sit down and clear them out until i'm down to inbox zero and will try to keep it at that for a few more months. Currently trying to keep up with a weekly review so the emails get read and/or deleted.
The point is not inbox zero for the sake of it but to get myself reading what comes in.
But it's liberating to question if there's a need for Inbox zero! Just like questioning the need to make everything a competition.
I’m so glad you found it helpful! I still sometimes struggle with feeling like I need to read everything. But I’m subscribed to way too many newsletters to be able to read every word of every single one
I'll be sending this link to my husband, Lyle, as it is a conversation we have all of the time. Why does everything have to be a competition? Can't we just enjoy doing something for the fun of it?
"Creating is about the process, not the scoreboard". This really is the key. However, we as a society (not just America, globally) haven't figured out how to create a sustainable format for this -- the Repair Shop way. Instead, we monetize it and make it the "creative economy". The reason Repair Shop can do this is because of the support of BBC (which is not-for-profit and taxpayer funded). To celebrate the craft, we need more of this publicly supported initiative. And then maybe we might see some traction for a framework and possibly some mindset change.
Yes, 100%. There’s always that tricky relationship between craft and commerce. I do think the “creator economy” is a step in the right direction, although some people take it too far and sacrifice their creative integrity in the name of more profit.
This is liberating! I was really bothered by having a large number of unread emails because I wanted to read all these newsletters I subscribed to but didn't have a process to do so in the midst of work. So every few months I'd sit down and clear them out until i'm down to inbox zero and will try to keep it at that for a few more months. Currently trying to keep up with a weekly review so the emails get read and/or deleted.
The point is not inbox zero for the sake of it but to get myself reading what comes in.
But it's liberating to question if there's a need for Inbox zero! Just like questioning the need to make everything a competition.
I’m so glad you found it helpful! I still sometimes struggle with feeling like I need to read everything. But I’m subscribed to way too many newsletters to be able to read every word of every single one
Right! It is a struggle to read every one of them.
I'll be sending this link to my husband, Lyle, as it is a conversation we have all of the time. Why does everything have to be a competition? Can't we just enjoy doing something for the fun of it?
I hope it helps spark some good conversation!
We’ll said Lyle. I won’t tell you how many emails are in my inbox…lol.
Uh oh! Do I need to help you clean out a bunch again? :)
Yup
You're right Lyle it's not about results, it's always about the process. Enjoy the journey, we all end up in the same place.
Exactly!
Process and progress 💯
I'm glad you enjoyed it, Gaius!