Selective

This to me from James Clear seems to make a lot of sense.
“Before you worry about being more productive, think about being more selective. Rather than focusing on increasing productivity, it may be worth asking, "What would I be delighted to spend time on, even if it went slowly?"
Direct your energy toward figuring out how to start what you want to do rather than thinking about how to shorten what you don't want to do."
I appreciate there are times I am not in a position to be selective about things.  Like when I am employed by someone and asked to do a specific job.  Even then I do have a choice but the consequences of failing to do what is asked are huge.  I do remember in the 80’s (1980’s that is and not the 1880’s) wanting to give something away and having a “coming to my senses” moment.  I remember it like it was yesterday.  I saw as clearly as I ever have the ramifications of giving my job away.  I kept the job, and I am very pleased to have dealt with  the offence and come out the other side bruised but better off.
Yet in a volunteer situation I know I am better off doing what I really feel is my strength to do rather than filling gaps because they are there.  I know that as a boss the buck stops with me and in that situation it is very necessary to do what has to be done if I am committed to it.
On the other hand though if I am filling many a role it way better if I am driven by passion rather than necessity.
I have heard someone say “if something needs doing I just get in and do it.”  I know my thinking may be wrong, but I disagreed to their face as I think that is the fastest way to burn out that I know.
I have said it before and I know it may not always be possible but I would rather no one then the wrong person.
I know I am way more likely to do well doing something I am passionate about then something I have just got to do and keen mostly to see it done and dusted as it was never “my thing.”