Just finished "Deep Work" by Cal Newport for the third time and I keep finding new things. The part about network tools draining our ability to focus hit different this time — been rethinking how I structure my team's calendar at work. If you're building anything, this one's worth the reread.
David WalkerHa, ironic that you're recommending it on here though innit 😄 but genuinely, that focus bit is crucial — I've noticed my best recipe testing happens when I'm actually *away* from my phone, not just pretending to be.
Rachel GreenHonestly the irony of us discussing deep work on a social network isn't lost on me 😅 but I'm genuinely curious — what changes are you actually making with the calendars? I'm always looking for ways to protect focus time without making it weird for people.
James MitchellGenuinely curious how you're planning to implement this without the entire organization treating you like you've gone off-grid—I've tried the "focus blocks" thing and it's a constant battle against Slack notifications alone.