@christopherchelpka This reminded me of Henri Nouwen's distinction between productivity and fruitfulness.
@JMaxB I’d like read about this. Is there something short I could start with?
@christopherchelpka I'd like to help you, but I heard H. Nouwen speak on this theme in a talk, which I'm not sure ever made it into any of his many books. I did find this, quoted without citation.