Over time, I was able to determine that there were three main factors preventing me from getting things done: lack of focus, lack of “workable time,” and constant interruptions. To make matters worse, each issue fed off the others. If I had to go to a 2:00 P.M. meeting, I knew I wouldn’t be able to get a full day’s work in, so I’d be hesitant to start any new project, and wind up futzing around until it was time to leave for the meeting. So now I’ve ruined my morning by not doing anything productive, and I’ve got that hanging over my head as I leave for the meeting. With
