Distraction is Killing You--Learn Deep Work
Want to maximize your productivity and effectiveness? Learn and practice these tips shared in Time Magazines, "5 Secrets to Managing Your Time, Backed by Research." (12/1/15)
1. Don’t schedule distractions first. Schedule Deep Work, making it a priority and giving it dedicated time. Avoid scheduling distractions and then hoping to fit in highly productive work where you can. Invert your schedule! Block out time for deep work.
2. Keep a Scorecard of the time spent doing deep work.
3. Say "No" more often to stay focused on doing deep work.
4. Develop Rituals that support Deep Work.
5. Gain Agreement on the Value of Deep Work.
“Focus is the new IQ.”
Keep Growing!
Scott