Dear Friend,

You’ve raised a thought-provoking distinction between focus and productivity. At first glance, they can seem at odds—productivity often gets equated with doing more, faster, while focus is about doing less, but with greater deliberation. However, these concepts aren’t opposites; they complement one another.

The tension you describe arises from how “productivity” has been traditionally framed. It’s easy to mistake it for sheer busyness. But true productivity is about achieving meaningful results—whether that’s completing a project, having a fulfilling experience, or solving a problem. For instance, if you attend a party to have fun and leave feeling dissatisfied, the experience wasn’t productive. However, if that disappointment leads you to avoid similar events in the future, the insight itself becomes productive.

Getting Things Done (GTD) isn’t about frenzied busyness. It’s about fostering appropriate engagement with whatever you’re doing, whether in work or life. While this might sometimes look like active involvement, it’s rooted in intentionality. GTD practitioners often exhibit a sense of calm, enjoy more reflective time, and approach their work—or play—with undistracted focus. They are more likely to experience “flow,” whether they’re meditating, cooking, or tackling a challenging business issue.

In a sense, as long as you’re alive, you’re always “busy”—whether you’re napping, walking the dog, or writing a letter. The key is ensuring you’re busy with the right thing, at the right time, for the right reasons. GTD helps you make those choices consciously.

So yes, GTD supports doing less, but with purpose and clarity, rather than more for the sake of it. It bridges the gap between focus and productivity, showing that the two are deeply intertwined.

Sincerely,
Yogesh

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