I don’t do this often enough, but it’s powerful: work on one thing at a time, and for several hours, and watch productivity sky-rocket. His example reminds of the times I’ve done video-editing projects. It’s the same thing. In order to do the work, you can’t simultaneously be listening to music, watching tv/movies, or anything else. The task forces you to focus.
It’s incredibly easy to lose focus when working in an industry that revolves around the very things we may be trying to avoid. I think of my friend, Shawn Hatfield, who runs a highly regarded mastering studio in Oakland called Audible Oddities. Email, phone and other distractions are off the table while he’s working — he has to listen. Mastering requires his undivided attention in getting his job done and to do it right. Many other professions are similar. Focus. Breathe. Do what you intend to do, and don’t stop until you’re ready to.
Naz Hamid, Disconnect
03/12/10
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