Inertia

Inertia seems to be a good paradigm for an understanding of how we work. When we're moving we keep moving and when we're not, it takes a push to get us there. This seems significant for a few reasons. I've wondered before why I seem to be so much more productive when I've got lots of other things happening. The reality is that as I get busier, I literally move into a different gear that allows me to get more done. When I'm less busy, small things seem to be more effort, and I'm generally less motivated to do much.