Schedule deep work before the day gets loud
Describe why deep work needs calendar protection and choose the right block size for a cognitively demanding task.
The move: budget attention like a scarce resource. A calendar can be full and still hide the truth: some work needs continuous attention, while other work can tolerate fragments. Deep work fails when those two categories compete in the same unprotected pool. Name the output A good block names the artifact you will produce: the draft, decision memo, model, analysis, or outline. The output keeps the block from becoming vague effort. Protect the channel posture Deep work is vulnerable to novelty. Set chat, email, and phone posture before you begin, then capture exceptions rather than processing them live. Exit deliberately…
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