64. Write first. Coffee later. (optimizing creative productivity by protecting focus in the early morning)

How do you feel first thing in the morning? If you're human, you're probably at least a little bit groggy. You aren't thinking straight, you can't focus. You're a wasted morning just waiting to happen.

So, the first thing you do is reach for the coffee.

I have a suggestion that may help you get more out of your mornings. Are you ready for this? I think you'll hate me for it.

Well, I think you should let the coffee wait.

I promise, I can explain. You see, that groggy feeling you have in the morning. You can do some amazing things in that state.

It's the subject of this week's episode. This article originally appeared on Medium. You can follow me on Medium at kadavy.net/medium.

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Show notes: http://kadavy.net/blog/posts/write-first-coffee-later/