The thing about advice -- Part 1 At the start of the day. The narrowing of productivity ; The expansion of creativity -- Part 2 The stumbles in the day. The hopeless search for the ideal routine ; The worry of wasted time ; The shifting goalposts of ambition ; The myth of balance ; The standstill of indecision ; The deflation of comparison ; The great disappointment of expectation ; The trap of busyness ; The denial of limitation ; The harsh rules of discipline ; The push and pull of distraction ; The trying pursuit of perfection -- Part 3 At the end of the day. The generosity of kindness ; The depth of curiosity ; The moments of enjoyment.