Interruption is the Enemy of Productivity

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Interruption is the Enemy of Productivity

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Jun 28, 2022

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Having a calendar peppered with meetings or other commitments is horrible for productivity. Most people need at least a few hours or even days of completely uninterrupted alone time in order to do their best work. On this episode Jason and David give some strategies for creating the empty space you need to be productive.Show Notes
14:56 - Slack

16:25 - Automatic Check-ins: Keep everyone in the know (Basecamp)

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Jun 28, 2022

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