The 5 AM Miracle: Healthy Productivity for High Achievers

Distraction-Free Writing with Freewrite Founder Adam Leeb

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Oct 26, 2020
Adam Leeb, co-founder of Freewrite, discusses the impact of distractions on productivity and the evolution of their distraction-free writing tool. They explore maximizing productivity with technology tools, creating an optimal work environment, improving sleep quality, and creating a distraction-free work environment with FreeWrite tools.
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INSIGHT

The Downside of Distractions

  • Distractions cause loss of train of thought and context, making refocusing difficult.
  • A UC Irvine study shows it takes 25 minutes on average to refocus after an interruption.
ANECDOTE

Inspiration for Freewrite

  • Adam Leeb's co-founder used distraction-free writing software that disabled the backspace key.
  • This inspired the creation of the Freewrite, a distraction-free writing tool.
ADVICE

Drafting vs. Editing

  • Draft and edit in separate sessions to maximize output.
  • Separate your creative mind from your critical mind for better writing.
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