The Productivity Show How To Do Deep Work In A Distracted World (TPS570)
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Jul 21, 2025 In a world filled with distractions, the talk emphasizes mastering the art of deep work. Listeners discover effective time management strategies, such as calendar blocking, to carve out focused sessions. The hosts share personal anecdotes and actionable rituals that facilitate enhanced concentration. They also address common pitfalls that derail attention and offer solutions to overcome them. Insights on using AI for productivity tracking add a tech-savvy twist, making deep work more achievable than ever.
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Schedule Deep Work Sessions
- Prioritize blocking three deep work sessions on your calendar weekly, ideally lasting 60 to 90 minutes each.
- Scheduling specific tasks in these blocks enhances focus and makes your week highly productive.
Free Time by Cutting Meetings
- Eliminate unnecessary meetings to free time for deep work.
- Delegate meeting roles and access transcripts to stay informed without attending.
Start Small with Deep Work
- Start with shorter deep work sessions, even 20-30 minutes, to build consistency.
- Use Pomodoro techniques to focus in small bursts and gradually increase duration.
Top 3 Productivity Resources 
How we each schedule deep work (and why it’s so essential) 
What to do when your calendar feels impossibly full 
Is 60–90 minutes of deep work really necessary? 
Why your deep work sessions keep falling through—and how to fix it 
The real reason we can’t seem to focus anymore 
Simple habits and rituals that flip your brain into focus mode 
How Thanh uses AI and automation to track deep work (and plan his week)