Comment by MrDarcy
2 days ago
Not much to add other than I switched to this exact model in 2020 and have had the same pleasant outcome for 5 years now. I’m much more productive and can execute deep work for weeks on end. I remained in the zone on my current project for 4 consecutive weeks. I attribute this to having no distractions. The outcomes produced from remaining in the zone for so long are objectively measurable and high level.
Do you browse hacker news on your phone? Genuine question, I don't use social media but I do spend a lot of time on HN on my phone.
Yes though only 15 minutes a day max at regular break points in the day. Breakfast, lunch usually.
I have one of those parental limit things set for it from 5 years ago. I used to run into the 15 minute limit every day but now I rarely see it pop up.
Deep work isn't just about focus, it's about staying long enough in that state for the compounding effect to kick in, and it sounds like you've nailed that