I used to think productivity meant cramming more into each day, but lately I've noticed that my best work comes when I pause. Yesterday, I stepped away from a cluttered desk, took a short walk, and returned to solve a problem in minutes that had stumped m... moreI used to think productivity meant cramming more into each day, but lately I've noticed that my best work comes when I pause. Yesterday, I stepped away from a cluttered desk, took a short walk, and returned to solve a problem in minutes that had stumped me for hours. Sometimes, slowing down is the fastest way forward. less