How to Stay Distraction Free
Jocelyn and Shawn talk about how distraction is the enemy of creativity. Jocelyn shares her story of becoming a full-time writer and author, her day-to-day structure for doing creative work, and how to overcome distractions.
Highlights, Takeaways, and Quick Wins
- “Value emerges as the product of focused work.”
- Daily routines help you stay distraction free.
- Batch processing email is the first step toward a day that isn’t overrun by the incoming and the urgent.
- Celebrating your daily, small wins is critical for maintaining momentum over the long run.
- You need feedback loops and accountability with your goals
- If you’re feeling like you’re not making meaningful progress in the day, you need a “Stop Doing” list. What are the things you’re not going to do?
“Value emerges as the product of focused work.” — @jkglei
About Jocelyn K. Glei
Jocelyn is a writer who’s obsessed with how we can find more creativity and meaning in our daily work. Her latest book, Unsubscribe, is a modern guide to getting rid of email anxiety, avoiding distraction, and spending more time on the work that matters.
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