How do you avoid distractions?

Do you maintain laser focus when you work, or are you a normal human being? How do you balance use of email and social media for legitimate work reasons without going down the rabbit hole of distraction? Stop your work and listen to this episode for answers. It's not a distraction, it's an investment.

• (00:00) - Feeling the pull of distraction when trying to focus on work
• (01:30) - Email - the biggest distraction
• (03:00) - The world won't end if you keep email closed
• (06:00) - Setting expectations with others
• (07:45) - Being a hero might actually be unfair to others
• (08:20) - Productivity is really about well-being, not cranking out work
• (09:00) - Be realistic when planning
• (10:00) - Experiment and find what works for you
• (11:30) - Social media as a distraction
• (13:00) - Silly bit