Energy Isn't Motivation

Energy Isn't Motivation

Darren Smithson
Published on: 07/07/2026

An introduction to an upcoming episode of ThinkWORKS as we chat about why it can be a bad choice to equate motivation with energy.

ThinkWORKS Blog
When to Push, When to Redesign

When to Push, When to Redesign

Darren Smithson
Published on: 16/06/2026

You need to assess when to push through a problem, and when to redesign the systems instead.

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Productive Friction: Why What's Hard Matters

Productive Friction: Why What's Hard Matters

Darren Smithson
Published on: 09/06/2026

Tying into next Monday's podcast, we set the scene for why having friction in your systems matters.

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Designing for the Days You Don’t Show Up

Designing for the Days You Don’t Show Up

Darren Smithson
Published on: 02/06/2026

This blog ties into next Monday's podcast episode and gives an introduction to why you should design systems to take the strain for those days you can't show up.

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