Relativity Can Tell Us A Lot About Productivity

“Perhaps we've just forgotten that we are still pioneers. That we've barely begun. That our greatest accomplishments cannot be behind us. That our destiny lies above us.”

Recently Interstellar (2014) has become quite popular. Like many people, its thought-provoking, ambitious plot may have inspired you. But maybe you've begun to question its relevance in your own life. If so, you're on to something fairly significant.

Most people don't know that Einstein's theory of relativity can actually be applied to productivity. Advertising

If we pull back the shades on his theory, you'll see that it's divided into two distinct parts: “special” and “general” relativity. Special relativity basically explains that motion is defined relative to an inert frame of reference like time and space - where there is no gravity. On the other hand, general relativity expands this notion by including gravity as a dependent variable in the equation.

Because everyone wants to be more productive, especially at the beginning of a new year, let's take a closer look at key contributions from relativity that can help you to achieve greater productivity.

1. Reach for higher gravitational potential Advertising

Like in the movie Interstellar, gravitational time dilation helps explain the notion that time flies when we are having fun, but drags when we are doing some mundane activity, like writing a history paper! If you want to guarantee your ability to produce more and faster, fix your sites on a higher gravitational plain by increasing optimistic thoughts and envisioning positive outcomes. This process helps release your “natural high” energy with godsends like serotonin and gets your feel-good juices flowing. You will be able to move through tasks with lightning speed and you'll feel pretty unstoppable during the process, too.

2. Step into the black hole every now and again

Are you afraid of time standing still? What would happen if you could only do… nothing? A black hole - a place in space where gravity pulls so much that even light cannot get out - offers the possibility of doing just that. Why would someone purposely choose to go into a black hole to increase productivity? Well, every now and again you need to step away from all the distractions and the noise - sometimes even your own mental noise - to gain fresh perspectives and return to your work renewed and ready to create at the highest level. Advertising

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3. Generate motion, then build momentum
Motion has the potential to build incredible momentum, especially when speed becomes part of the equation. Momentum, an important element of Einstein's theory of relativity, explains that when you push a freely moving object it will naturally accelerate. Have you pushed yourself lately? If so, how effective were you in producing results? Challenge yourself to move - physically, mentally, and emotionally. Then, dial up the dynamism and increase your momentum. It's about breaking free from apathy and inertia to get results.

4. Formulate a powerful perspective, enabling you reach for your inner-pioneer

Your ability to produce results is based on your perspective, your mental view, or outlook. Relativity advances this premise with the notion that the speed at which you progress through time varies with your frame of reference and relative motion vis a vis the object you are observing. Moreover, different observers experience time differently (perspective is everything!). Developing a powerful perspective will help you increase the speed at which you move through difficulties and generate the will and ingenuity to produce results. Advertising

5. Connect the dots by embracing the power of the Tesseract

You can choose to flatline or live life in 3D, fully experiencing the visceral nature of all that it has to offer. But if you're really ambitious and willing to raise the stakes on your productivity, reach for the power of the Tesseract and go all the way to the fourth dimension. The point is to use innovation and jettison convention to increase your results. Be bold. Be fearless. Think outside the box and let nothing stop you.

In case you were uncertain that you could become more productive this year, Einstein got it right and so can you. Think about how you can increase your productivity using these century old principles that can breathe life into your sluggish routine.

Featured photo credit: space via google.com.hk