Book 2, Post 1 - Feel Good Productivity

For the second book review, I am reading Feel Good Productivity: How To Do More of What Matters to You, by Ali Abdal. I chose this book because I thought it would be the most useful to me in everyday life and business. As a college student in a competitive program, I sometimes get overwhelmed by the grind mindset and worry that I'm not doing enough to be successful. This book discusses scientific ways to increase productivity, and they're not related to the hustle culture. The key to success and productivity, as stated by this book, is finding joy in what you are doing. As I read this book, I think back to the times that I have been most productive and motivated. My productivity and motivation are directly related to my interest and passion in the subject. I look forward to getting more of an explanation on this, and I am excited to learn about ways to harness this feeling and use it in the workplace.

As I progress further in this book, I am looking for ways to spark passion in things that may not be as exciting to me. Oftentimes in work, you have to finish something that does not bring you joy. I want to learn how to re-frame my mindset and find happiness in the small, unexciting tasks. I also want to focus on the shift away from hustle culture, as I get overwhelmed when I'm wrapped up in it. So far, the book has made me think a lot about my current motivation when doing tasks. I will admit I haven't gotten far enough to give it a full honest review, but I am excited to continue reading.

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