Is it possible to be inauthentic precisely because you are trying to be authentic?

I've been thinking a lot about friction lately. Especially as I'm working from home and have more distractions than ever before.

Friction is simply a tool in our toolbox. Are you using it to your advantage?

⏫ We should increase friction in the things we want to stop doing. (example: move distracting apps to a distant page and folder on your phone).

⏬ We should decrease friction for the things we want to do more (example: I've started putting a book next to my bed so I read more often).

These ideas are not my own :) Thanks to Nir Eyal and his book, Indistractible, for helping me think about this.

🤝 Collaboration is powerful.
🚫Don’t go it alone!

Throughout my life, I’ve had a lot of interests and I’ve been able to learn things quickly. Because of this, I’ve been relatively good at almost everything and It was so easy for me to be a “one man show.” I’m branching out and learning to work better with others, and it’s amazing. Here are some things I’m learning:

💪🏻 Even if you’re good at something, someone else might be better.

🎯 Specialize in the things that 1) you’re an expert in, and 2) bring you joy. Outsource or partner with others for the rest.

👨🏻‍🎓 When you work with others, learn from them. They’ll have a different perspective and different skills.

📈 Leverage each other’s network and resources.

I’m always looking to get to know more people. Don’t hesitate to reach out. Maybe we can collaborate!

#collaboration #workingtogether #leverage #learn #perspective

Perhaps never in our history has this teaching of Christ been more applicable:

“Love your enemies, bless them that curse you, do good to them that hate you, and pray for them which despitefully use you, and persecute you;”

May we show more kindness and love. Especially to those who disagree with us.

#jacobsthoughts #faithandwork