The problem circling sustainable productivity (that nobody's talking about)

We talk about sustainable productivity and making work at a pace that won't burn us out, but by doing so we're missing a big piece of the puzzle.

Hi,

The conversation around sustainable productivity and slow growth often emphasizes the personal benefits of aligning work with natural rhythms and patterns, such as reducing burnout, enhancing creativity, and fostering a healthier work-life balance.

Writers and content creators are encouraged to cut back, focusing on quality over quantity, and to create in ways that are more attuned to their personal energy levels and creative flow. This helps lead to a more fulfilling and sustainable creative process, where the pressure to constantly produce is replaced by a more mindful and intentional pace.

I think this is great. However, what often gets overlooked in this discussion is the impact that sustainable productivity can have on income. When you slow down and produce less, especially in industries where output is directly tied to earnings, there can be a significant reduction in revenue when you cut back.

If you drop your output from 12 books a year to 2 books a year because that’s what y…