Feel-Good Productivity: How to Do More of What Matters to You

by Ali Abdaal

I’d become obsessed with the secrets of productivity. I’d stayed up night after night making notes on hundreds of articles, blog posts and videos promising the key to optimal performance.

“Don’t quit. Suffer now and live the rest of your life as a champion.”’

when we’re in a positive mood, we tend to consider a broader range of actions, be more open to new experiences, and better integrate the information we receive. In other words, feeling good boosts our creativity – and our productivity.

when we’re feeling good, our minds open up, we take in more information, and we see more possibilities around us.

Positive emotions are the fuel that drives the engine of human flourishing.

Success doesn’t lead to feeling good. Feeling good leads to success.