
About this episode
Just like Goldilocks' porridge, often the most enjoyable activities and tasks are those in the sweet spot; where the balance between competence and the difficulty of the job at hand is juuuuuuuuust right. Making it a challenge, but not too much so.
We discuss our own tolerances for menial tasks (such as loading the dishwasher) and find examples of our own Goldilocks Tasks (like tough IKEA furniture builds). Through this, we dissect what makes us feel motivated in the work we do, and more importantly the work we enjoy doing.
How do ours compare to your Goldilocks Tasks? Where have you found your flow? Let us know:
In the podcast we reference the following which you might like to read more into:
- The Basic Colour Wheel
- Biz Stone's Book: Things a Little Bird Told Me
- Match challenge with skills to avoid boredom and anxiety
- The concept of Flow
All music provided by Franc Cinelli.
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