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Lewis' Hidden Productivity Story
- C.S. Lewis cared for Mrs. Moore for 30 years and tolerated constant interruptions that stifled his work.
- After she died, Lewis entered a deep-work season and produced his most influential books.
Half Present, Half Alive
- We are mentally absent about half the time, spending nearly 50% of our time thinking about something other than the present.
- Being half-present means we are also half-alive and miss the benefits of focused living.
Use Commitment Devices
- Use grand gestures or commitment devices to force focus when needed, like J.K. Rowling checking into a hotel until she finished a draft.
- Deadlines leverage Parkinson's Law and compress work into the time you commit.