Sort Deep Work From Shallow Work
Classify common tasks into deep work, shallow work, residue closure, and recovery.
Place each card in the bucket that matches the attention container it needs. Deep work Shallow work Residue closure Recovery Draft the recommendation section for a pricing memo Schedule three customer interviews from a template Write the next step for an unresolved escalation before starting analysis Take a short walk after a two-hour modeling block Compare two architecture options and identify failure modes Batch routine replies that do not require original thinking Close yesterday's draft with a state, open question, and next action Eat lunch away from the screen before the second focus block
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