The Ruckus

Share this post
The Barbell Strategy for Life
amdg.substack.com

The Barbell Strategy for Life

Be hot or cold, not lukewarm.

Fr. Michael Rossmann, SJ
Jun 1, 2021
5
Share this post
The Barbell Strategy for Life
amdg.substack.com

Multitasking is a myth.

Maybe we can walk and chew gum at the same time, but multitasking doesn’t work for tasks that require mental bandwidth. 

We fail to do deep work because our inboxes are open and notifications distract us.

We check something online while talking with — and hardly listening to — a loved one.

We try to do too much and then find we never get around to what we most want to do. 

Rather than a hazy mix of work and rest that never produces great work or great rest, we’re better off taking a barbell strategy to life:

Share this post
The Barbell Strategy for Life
amdg.substack.com
Comments

Create your profile

0 subscriptions will be displayed on your profile (edit)

Skip for now

Only paid subscribers can comment on this post

Already a paid subscriber? Sign in

Check your email

For your security, we need to re-authenticate you.

Click the link we sent to , or click here to sign in.

TopNewCommunity

No posts

Ready for more?

© 2022 Fr. Michael Rossmann, SJ
Privacy ∙ Terms ∙ Collection notice
Publish on Substack Get the app
Substack is the home for great writing