Cultivate deep focus and perfect practice •Define a purpose and concrete objectives each time you set out to do meaningful work. •Focus and concentrate deeply, even if doing so isn’t always enjoyable. •Remove distractors such as smartphones; remember that out of sight is truly out of mind. •Do only one thing at a time. Next time you feel like multitasking, remind yourself that research shows it’s not effective. •Remember that quality trumps quantity. Work in discrete blocks •Divide your work into blocks of 50 to 90 minutes (this may vary by task). Start even smaller if you find yourself
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