The article discusses common challenges faced by developers and tech workers, primarily the tendency to confuse busy work with actual productivity. It emphasizes that constantly switching contexts during the day leads to feelings of being busy but not actually achieving meaningful results. The author suggests focusing on specific output, using time blocking for uninterrupted work sessions, and establishing clarity in goals to enhance overall productivity. Simple strategies can help mitigate the common issue of fragmented workdays and promote more efficient workflows.
You feel busy because your brain is switching contexts nonstop. But at the end of the day, you didn't actually finish anything that moves your goals forward.
Most developers never get more than 30 minutes of uninterrupted focus. Calls. Messages. Sync-ups. Your time gets broken into tiny pieces.
Block 2-3 hours each day on your calendar for deep work. Label it as 'Do Not Disturb' or 'Focus Time'.
Train yourself to recognize motion and avoid it in your deep work hours.
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