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Deep Work: Why the Pomodoro Technique is for Amateurs

Deep Work: Why the Pomodoro Technique is for Amateurs

25 minutes is not enough time to load a mental context. How to actually structure Deep Work for engineers using Flow States.

2024-07-19
3 min read
productivitysoftware-developmenttime-management+1
Avoiding Burnout: Coping is Not a Strategy

Avoiding Burnout: Coping is Not a Strategy

Why "taking a break" doesn't fix burnout. How to design a sustainable career by managing energy, not time.

2024-07-16
4 min read
burnoutsoftware-engineeringcareer-growth+2
Remote Work: Staying Focused in a Distracted World

Remote Work: Staying Focused in a Distracted World

Working from home is a superpower, but only if you have discipline. How to foster "Async Culture" and avoid the Slack trap.

2022-09-14
4 min read
remote-workproductivitysoftware-engineering+1

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