Speed, dilemmas, and delegation

Three things worth reading

I took this one looking up at a train station in Boston. I loved how our constructed world intersected with the natural world.

Why I’ve Become More Mindful About What I Delegate

By Moshe Bar

“When the outcome is what matters, delegation is acceptable, but when the experience itself is important, you should do it yourself.”

I’ve considered writing a piece on a related question: in a world constantly encouraging us to delegate so we only do what matters, when do we find that we’ve lost touch with the world we’re supposedly living in?

Like it or not, we’re hardwired to engage. According to Bar, “Brain research confirms that cognitive involvement in process-based activities increases brain plasticity, enriches connections between neurons, and lowers neurodegeneration. This helps explain why retirees who stop working but don't fill their days with other demanding activiti…