Exploding Unicorn by James Breakwell

Exploding Unicorn by James Breakwell

Discussion Thread: Productively Unproductive

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James Breakwell
Aug 04, 2026
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What’s something you do that, while actually an act of leisure, makes you feel incredibly productive? For me, it’s catching up on the things I watch. I subscribe to a bunch of sports packages. If I watch all of that week’s games, I feel as good as if I cleaned the whole house. That’s nothing compared to when I finish a TV series. That’s basically as good as doing a full weekend of yard work. What do you do that feels like an achievement, even if it’s just a fancier way to waste time? Sound off in the comments.

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