Focused 120: Caveday with Jake Kahana
Mar 2, 2021
Jake Kahana, Co-founder of Caveday, shares his inspiring journey from aspiring artist to productivity pioneer. He discusses how structured focus sessions can help individuals regain their concentration and improve their relationship with work. The conversation highlights the importance of community, accountability, and techniques like the Pomodoro method to enhance productivity. Kahana also emphasizes the need for work-life balance and explores strategies to navigate distractions in a tech-rich environment, advocating for healthier work habits.
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Focus as a Muscle
- Treat focus like a muscle that requires training.
- Start small and gradually increase your focus duration, just as you would with physical exercise.
Focus as Aerobic Base
- Focus, like aerobic exercise, requires building endurance.
- A coach can provide valuable guidance, helping you avoid mistakes and accelerate progress.
Cave Day Structure
- Cave Day sessions involve check-ins, focused work sprints, and check-outs on Zoom.
- Participants state their work goals and identify distractions to leave outside the "cave."
