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Always Be Working (ABW) - An unhealthy mindset of constant productivity that leads to burnout.
Autonomous Framework - A personal work philosophy focused on maximizing autonomy by minimizing distractions and maximizing ownership, options, and leverage.
Cognitive Work - Work that primarily involves thinking, analysis, problem-solving, and mental processing.
Deep Work - Focused, distraction-free work on cognitively demanding tasks.
Knowledge Work Productivity - Effective output in cognitive and information-based professional work.
Knowledge Worker - A professional whose primary work involves creating, analyzing, and applying information.
Levels of Work - A framework describing four progressive stages of professional work, from traditional employment to running a large organization.
Magnum Opus - Your greatest work - a masterpiece that distills all of your effort into one truly exceptional creation.
Monotasking - Deliberately focusing on one task at a time rather than attempting multitasking.
Progress Principle - The finding that making meaningful progress in work is the single most important factor in boosting motivation and engagement.
Role Stress - Stress from conflicting role expectations, ambiguous responsibilities, or role overload.
Scope Creep - The gradual expansion of project boundaries beyond original definitions.
Shallow Work - Non-cognitively demanding, logistical tasks that don't create much new value.
Sparketype Assessment - A personality assessment that identifies the nature of work most meaningful to you, at the intersection of passion and purpose.
Task Momentum - The tendency for ongoing work to continue more easily than starting or restarting.
Technostress - Stress caused by technology use, constant connectivity, and the pressure to keep up with digital demands.

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