One is the playful way that explores the problem domain. This does not feel so much like work.
The other can take on a monotonous job at high intensity for days on end, satisfied there is no better way.
For a long time, it was almost always that my free time was in the former and my work in the latter. This resulted in a lot of unfinished personal projects and a deep dissatisfaction with work.
My most productive work has definitely a blend of the two, and there is a skill in knowing when to switch between.
One is the playful way that explores the problem domain. This does not feel so much like work.
The other can take on a monotonous job at high intensity for days on end, satisfied there is no better way.
For a long time, it was almost always that my free time was in the former and my work in the latter. This resulted in a lot of unfinished personal projects and a deep dissatisfaction with work.
My most productive work has definitely a blend of the two, and there is a skill in knowing when to switch between.