It’s so hard to have both great execution and high curiosity at the same time!
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Boy, I really struggle with this! In the fall started playing with a silly mantra which helped a bit. If I find myself stuck in a super execution-y place, I say aloud “Get curious!!” and try to identify some real curiosity to drive me, which often means changing tasks.
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Totally: when something’s hanging over me, it’s tough. I’ll try to fixate on something I’m curious about in the task and use that as fuel for the work, but of course it’s not always possible. I’ve been progressively structuring my life to avoid such no-curiosity zones!