Jocko Underground: TOXIC PRODUCTIVITY | Consistency with a Hectic and Unpredictable Work Schedule

The solution to the problem is not in the problem. So, if you're in the problem, you're not going to see the solution. You've got to get out of that problem. You got to be able to detach.

If you're busy all the time, you're not going to see the big picture. You're not going to be able to think strategic if you're doing little tactical things all the time. So, get away from that ... That is not a good way to go through life—fighting immediate fire fights that are right in front of you. You won't win the war.

Ask yourself, what is the worst thing that will happen if I take 24 hours to think about this before leaping into action?

When you have an emotional feeling, pull the thread—that's the term I use—pull the thread on that feeling and see where it's coming from.

What is toxic productivity? Yes, it's a real thing. The need to constantly do can turn toxic and is often ineffectual and unproductive. Cultures of toxic productivity exist in countries, organizations, and within ourselves.

Busyness is not good for actual productivity.