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Stop relying on willpower. It is not a way to get things done.
When you make your brain do things that're hard and not very rewarding you will get tired and want to give up. You will sit at your desk, look at your phone and waste a lot of time feeling bad about yourself.
Doing things perfectly is always better than trying really hard.
Here are some things you can do to focus
Make a list of things that make you happy and do them every day when you need a break.
Give yourself a reward when you finish something that is hard to do.
Pay attention to how much you get done or how much time you spend working.
Take care of your mind. How you think about things.
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Every hour spent...
❌ chasing follow-ups
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❌ scheduling meetings
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