If the Productivity Cult were honest enough to say they were just playing, then I wouldn’t have a problem. I’ll not say what should be entertaining and what shouldn’t, for that’s an aesthetic argument that’s neither here nor there.

It’s when the Cult tries to convince themselves and others that they’re “getting things done” that we both get annoyed. Fine, enjoy playing…try out those new systems…buy new gadgets…but all the while notice that you’re not pushing your real goals forward.

So we both see eye to eye on productivity, and we both are talking about real productivity. The Cult…well, they’re not right. How’s that for groupthink!

Like you I’m all for being efficient and organized with a clear set of priorities. It that’s productive, then you and I are both into productivity.

My problem, and I think it’s yours too, is with the cult of Productivity. I’m worried that a lot of people see producitvity as an end rather than a means.

Reading some of the high profile productivity blogs gives me the impression that some people view playing with productivity tools as a form of entertainment. Now that’s just crazy.

If we focus solely on hacks and such, then I agree – let’s move on. However, if the “productivity tips” are solving problems people are actually having, or helps them do the things they need to be doing or helps them stop doing what they don’t need to be doing, then I suppose I’ll have to bite the bullet and say that I’m still giving productivity tips.

The way I currently see productivity lends me to think that what you’re doing here is giving productivity tips. I like what you’re doing, too, but should we be suspicious because they are productivity tips?