When we treat our minds like machines, we lose the magic of spontaneous insight. The most valuable ideas don't come from grinding; they come from space, from wandering, from doing "nothing."
The Paradox of Rest
Your brain needs downtime to make connections. When you're constantly optimizing, you leave no room for the subconscious to work. The best ideas often come in the shower, on a walk, or during sleep.
"Sometimes the most productive thing you can do is nothing at all."