April 8, 2024: The Joys of Getting Organized

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― Mahatma Gandhi

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This is Kei and Kazuki, founders of Glasp 👋

We hand-picked 3 good articles for you to highlight this week. Hope they'll help you get new ideas and perspectives. (You can read this online!)

📚 3 Good Articles for You

The Joys of Getting Organized
by Leo Babauta (9 mins)

  • Find joy in the process of getting organized by creating "buckets" to sort items into using productivity tools
  • Approach it playfully in short bursts, quickly deciding whether to handle something now or sort it into a bucket
  • Build routines for maintaining organization while accepting the need for periodic re-organizing

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The Indiscipline Of Overwork
by Ryan Holiday (4 mins)

  • The author shares personal experiences of overworking himself, leading to severe injuries and illnesses like ankle sprains and mononucleosis, highlighting the dangers of ignoring recovery periods.
  • He emphasizes the importance of moderation, rest, and knowing one's limits, drawing from quotes and examples that illustrate the consequences of extreme overwork, such as Prince Albert's death.
  • The article serves as a warning against the "indiscipline of overwork," advocating for a balanced approach that prioritizes well-being over the mindset of being a relentless "workhorse" until collapse.

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Parkinson's Law: It's Real, So Use It
by James Stanier (3 mins)

  • Parkinson's Law states that work expands to fill available time if no deadlines are set, leading to delays and scope creep.
  • Setting challenging but realistic deadlines fosters focus, and accountability, and drives tangible progress more efficiently.
  • Establishing a weekly reporting cadence where teams share progress can instill discipline and help organizations maintain agility even as they scale.

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📣 Community

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  • 🟩 Read5:
    We're going to have the Read5for5 challenge in the week of April 15th! We will share the details this weekend. Let's read good articles and connect with like-minded people 📚
  • 🟦 Community meetup:
    We'll have a monthly community meetup at 9 am on April 12th (PDT). We're looking forward to seeing you all! Please feel free to jump in and out. You can register for the event from here 🤝 If you'd like to get invited via Google Calendar, please send a DM to Kei via Slack or email.
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Hope you enjoyed reading this newsletter!
See you next week ;)

Best,
Kei and Kazuki

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