Headspace is Perishable
Jan 9, 2025 — 3 min read
The most memorable thing I took away from BaseCamp’s REWORK is the idea that inspiration is perishable. Basically—if you’re inspired to do something you should do it immediately, because that inspiration is fleeting.
I just got back from a two-week family holiday. It was great—my days were filled with beaches, ocean life, and quality time with my family. I read books, disconnected from work, the news, and social media, and spent my downtime pondering life and purpose.
Today when I opened my laptop for the first time, looked at my email, and opened Twitter—it felt… off. It was like putting on an old pair of jeans after losing weight. Comfortable, familiar, but also not quite right anymore.
Most of life is routine. We make plans for the week, month, or year, and then act them out. We pick up things where we left off the day before. We respond to messages and problems as they come up.
