Deep Work Blocks
Schedule uninterrupted blocks of cognitively demanding work. Eliminate shallow tasks during these periods to produce your highest-quality output.
Steps
Block 2-4 hours on your calendar with no meetings
Put your phone in another room and close email
Define the single outcome you want to achieve
Work without any interruption for the full block
Take a 15-minute break before your next session
Practitioners
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