EASIER: FORCED FOCUS
November 3rd, 2011
The fact that this post goes under the category “Easier” may mislead you: what I’m about to propose is no longer easier for most of us. 99% (and no, this is not related to the Occupy Movement; the 99% refers, here, to the famous ratio: 1% inspiration and 99% perspiration), a great website regarding productivity and creativity offers a challenge to work in half-hour blocks, which may be harder than you think. That means writing or editing for a half hour without checking your email, or working on your CV without reading a favorite blog or making a phone call. Here’s what happened when Cal Newport tried it.
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