A few days ago I mentioned the concept of “time affluence” and wanted to return to this idea.
During your working years there are several tangible reasons why it’s worth pursuing greater time affluence. The famous psychologist Amos Tversky put it this way:
“The secret to doing good research is always to be a little underemployed. You waste years by not being able to waste hours.”
I believe this to be true. If you’re constantly on the move—and constantly in meetings—it’s hard to have time to think. Counterintuitively, when you take a little time away from your desk, that may be the moment when a great idea comes to you. And that may be the idea that advances your career.
