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Making time for focused workYouTube · 18 min

The case for slow productivityArticle · 9 min read

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YouTube · 18 min

Making time for focused work

A practical talk on protecting attention: pick one task the night before, remove your phone from the room, and start before the inbox.

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Phone out of the room, notifications off

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08:24 · Focused work My focus notes

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Making time for focused workYouTube · 18 min

Q3 research notesPDF · 24 pages

The case for slow productivityArticle · 9 min

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Choose one task the night before

Phone out of the room

Start before the inbox

How can I make more time for focused work?

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Making time for focused workYouTube · 18 min

Q3 research notesPDF · 24 pages

The case for slow productivityArticle · 9 min

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Choose one task the night before

Phone out of the room

Start before the inbox

How can I make more time for focused work?

My plan for tomorrow Focus project

Choose one task tonight.

Put my phone in another room.

Start with that task before checking email.

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Illustrative transcriptMaking time for focused work 3 cited moments

How do I get back into focused work after a break?

Pick one task for your next session [03:10], put your phone away and silence notifications before you start [08:24], and write down your next step so restarting tomorrow is easier [14:06].

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title: Making time for focused work source: youtube tags: [focus, habits]

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