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Amidst the chaos, simply pushing ourselves harder is not the answer. Knapp and Zeratsky argue against the notion of "busy" as a badge of honor. Instead, they propose a more thoughtful strategy to daily routines and priorities, one that helps individuals achieve focus without becoming overwhelmed.
The authors identify two primary culprits behind our busy lives: the busy bandwagon and infinity pools. The busy bandwagon symbolizes the cultural tendency to glorify being perpetually busy, often leading to perpetual guilt over taking breaks. Meanwhile, infinity pools represent the infinite content provided by digital distractions, which continuously pull our attention away from what truly matters.