Before Breakfast Clear the decks later
Aug 18, 2025
Explore the art of prioritizing deep work over minor tasks. Discover why tackling significant projects first can boost productivity. Learn about the pitfalls of chasing easy wins and how it distracts from what truly matters. Uncover effective time management strategies that help in clearing the decks for your most important work. This insightful discussion helps you reshape your approach to work and conquer procrastination!
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Prioritize Deep Work Blocks
- Protect your carved-out deep work blocks and treat them as real appointments.
- Delay non-urgent tasks until after focused work so you keep available thinking time.
Real Week Example Of Protected Time
- Laura scheduled 8:15 a.m. to 2:45 p.m. for a big project which made protecting that time easier.
- She then used about 90 minutes after driving duties to handle emails and small tasks without sacrificing deep work.
Use Interrupted Time For Admin Work
- Trust that non-urgent tasks can be done later and avoid using deep work time for them.
- Use interrupted or chopped-up time for administrative tasks since they require less sustained focus.