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Optimal Work Daily - Career, Productivity and Entrepreneurship

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2111: 8 Ways Doing Less Can Transform Your Work and Life by Leo Babauta of Zen Habits on Intentional Productivity

Optimal Work Daily - Career, Productivity and Entrepreneurship · Jul 12, 2026 · 8:32

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Episode 2111:

Leo Babauta argues that doing less isn't about accomplishing less in life, it's about creating higher-quality work with greater impact while reducing stress and making room for what matters most. By focusing deeply, eliminating unnecessary commitments, and valuing craftsmanship over busyness, he shows how a simpler approach can transform both your work and your personal life.

Read along with the original article(s) here: https://zenhabits.net/8-ways-doing-less-can-transform-your-work-life/

Quotes to ponder:

"Doing less is not about being lazy (though being lazy is a good start), it’s about focusing on quality rather than quantity."

"I’d argue that by focusing on quality, you could work less and still have a higher impact."

"It won’t happen overnight. Change gradually, but surely."

Episode references:

Small Is Beautiful: Economics as if People Mattered (E. F. Schumacher): https://www.amazon.com/Small-Beautiful-Economics-People-Mattered/dp/0061997765

The Little Prince (Antoine de Saint-Exupéry): https://www.amazon.com/Little-Prince-Antoine-Saint-Exupery/dp/0156012197
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