**You need time & space free from distraction to actually progress on anything.** There is a non-linear curve of return on effort for any given cognitive activity. It takes time to perform the necessary [[Context Loading]] and get over the inertial resistance inherent in any effort. Distracting environments operate your [[Attentional Switch]] and prevent you from making progress while tiring you out. # Getting Traction The book "[[Indistractable]]" recommends a ton of options. There are options from other books as well, already noted here. - [[Time Blocking]] - [[A Firm & Polite “No”]] - [[Decide and Move On]] **** ## Source - [[Indistractable]] ## Related - [[Context Loading]] - [[Productive Distraction]] - [[Essentialism]] - [[Antifragile Planning Method]]