[ Push vs Pull workflow ]

I’m a believer in ‘time-block planning’, a key feature of Cal Newport’s writing and philosophies.  It’s setting aside blocks of time for deep work, where you work on one thing, for an hour or two.  Or twenty minutes if that’s all you can concentrate for.  The point is, you’re not multitasking with other priorities like emails and drop-ins.

Another good concept is workflow being ‘pulled in’, not ‘pushed’ at you by others (hello social media).  With time-blocking, you “pull in” the work you want to focus on and keep out the pushers.  It’s hard to do, but it’s ultimately rewarding.