Notifications are other people’s priorities arriving uninvited. Calendars show commitments; task lists show wishes. Energy, not time, is usually the scarce resource.
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Calendars show commitments; task lists show wishes. Rest is not the reward for work; it is part of the work. Two focused hours beat a day of half attention.
Calendars show commitments; task lists show wishes. Rest is not the reward for work; it is part of the work.
Getting started
Two focused hours beat a day of half attention. Most of my productivity came from doing fewer things on purpose. Saying no early is kinder than saying yes and disappearing.
- Batch small tasks
- Plan tomorrow before you stop today
- End the day with a shutdown ritual
- Keep one inbox
Energy, not time, is usually the scarce resource. Habits stick when the first step is almost embarrassingly small.
Trade-offs
Energy, not time, is usually the scarce resource. Most of my productivity came from doing fewer things on purpose. I stopped optimising my tools and started finishing my tasks. Notifications are other people’s priorities arriving uninvited.
Rest is not the reward for work; it is part of the work. Calendars show commitments; task lists show wishes.
Writing things down turns worry into a list. Energy, not time, is usually the scarce resource.
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