Change will never be this slow again. The is already . Computer processors that once filled entire floors now rest easily in your . And the world of work is being upended as its very nature and practice drastically transform. Hyperloop One in beta ear The web, now a quarter of a century old, has afforded many in the wired world that special freedom of working in their underpants. More importantly though it has turned work into an activity of joy.We were all supposed to be able to work in our underpants remember? The web, now a quarter of a century old, has afforded many in the wired world this special freedom. For others still, it has helped turn work into a thing of joy. So who are these auspicious folks that love what they do? And how exactly do they function? I’ve begun the wonderful journey of interviewing hundreds of people to find out. Here are 3 themes I’ve discovered that are shared amongst those who don’t see work, as work. Productivity Over Posturing T Production has always trumped presence, it’s just that in the past we needed to be at work in order . For many industries, this simply isn’t the case anymore. Showing up and uselessly posturing — if only to give the impression of being productive — does little for the individual or the wider organisation. he office is dead. do work Speaking with social media darling, , this is an increasingly popular view amongst her tribe: Cammi Pham “It used to be cool to have an office, now it’s cool to not have one.’ Indeed her best work is done in whatever environment she knows is most fitting for the particular type of work she’s doing (thinking, writing, posting, liking, schmoozing, you get the idea). She works best on the fly and in environments that suit her given mood. While bricks and mortar offices of yesteryear play catch up, progressive organisations have attracted top-tier talent by ceasing their tired ways and tearing down their antiquated walls. In its place, they offer up a nourishing environment premised around function. This new elite, dubbed are leading the way for a world of work where it’s not . Fluxers , where you are, but what you’re doing Relentless Focus on Doing One Thing Well I’ . Trying new things out (even when you remain pretty crap at it) is what feeds curiosity and growth. It’s rather shocking though how many people continue to carry out specific activities in work that they just aren’t that great at (whether by choice or necessity). Indeed in the public sector this is amplified, where incompetency seems ubiquitous. m a huge proponent of lifelong learning Learning to spend the most amount of time doing what you do well is the mark of difference between being good, and being remarkable. Take . He helps social business tell powerful stories on the web. Jeff does so with fervour and authenticity. He spends the majority of his time doing what he does well (thinking, writing, storyboarding and collaborating with others to tell stories). He feverishly works to refine his craft every day — not so much so he can stay relevant but because he loves what he does. Jeff Wasiluk The simple recipe then is to become acutely aware of what you excel at in work, and spend as much time as you can doing this. The assumption is that you also take great pleasure in performing this kind of work and posses the to surround yourself with high performers that compliment your unique talent (aka they are great in areas that you are shit). know how Debunking of means spending more quality time doing what you do well — so that you become an absolute ninja in your given domain. the myth deliberative practice Working Sundays is the Best F The long pub lunch or the big game — really absolutely anything that requires minimal brain power and certainly not work. or many, Sundays are all about unplugging. This sacred day though is actually when the types of folks I’ve been speaking with to do some of their deepest work; strategising, catching up on reading, writing and seemingly getting ahead of the week. For culture maven Khairi Mdnor, of , Sundays provide him the ultimate space for play and labour (aka ). Bringing together creative people in a fun and engaging environment is something he was meant to do. It may sound dreamy but for Khairi everyday is Sunday. But not to be fooled what appears as effortless to the outsider actually entails months of logistics, planning, marketing and more. RECESS Playbour This modern form pleasurable production has typically been reserved to the creative, sports and entertainment worlds. And as it now spreads rampantly like hotcakes to — those who get a taste of it are likely to never go back. other industries Thanks for tapping the 💚 below and spreading love.

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