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That’s the funny thing about stopping some behavior. It gets no attention, but it can be as crucial as everything else we do combined.
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…paying attention to what we say is a great indicator of what we’re doing to turn people off.
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When you work, work hard. When you’re done, be done.
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…network tools… can claim your time and attention… [and] if used without limit can be particularly devastating to your quest to work deeper.
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…when it comes to relaxation, don’t default to whatever catches your attention… but instead dedicate some advance thinking to… how you want to spend your [day]…
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The shallow work that increasingly dominates the time and attention of knowledge workers is less vital than it often seems in the moment.
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If you’re in a position to do so, consider sender filters as a way of reclaiming some control over your time and attention.
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…send fewer e-mails and ignore those that aren’t easy to process – and by doing so [you] will significantly weaken the grip your inbox maintains over your time and attention.
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People pay closer attention to the bad stuff, reflect on it more, remember it longer, and weigh it more heavily in assessing the person overall.
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When you consciously direct your attention to your past accomplishments and successes, you cultivate optimism and increase the chances that you will see more creative possibilities…
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