> [!tldr] Below 10,000 ft, the only permissible topic of conversation is about the flight The sterile cockpit is a rule in aviation designed to ensure they pilots are **distraction-free** during the most critical parts of any flight - when he plane is below 10,000 ft. It's a mechanism of [[Focus]] and results in safer and more effective operation of that which is truly important. This concept is a good and incredibly transferable idea to other contexts - it has **broad applicability**: - Have a "*headphones on*" rule - give a clear visual signal to your coworkers when you're in focus mode. - Schedule [[Time Blocking|Time Blocks]] in a [[Tailor Your Environment|tailored environment]] to do [[Deep Work]] **** # More ## Source - [[Switch (book)]]