The Focus Course

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


Jocelyn K. Glei

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.

jkglei.com


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