How waiting in line can improve your focus
Read OriginalThe article discusses the importance of focus for software developers and knowledge workers, drawing on Cal Newport's 'Deep Work'. It argues that constantly distracting ourselves during micro-moments of boredom (e.g., checking phones in queues) erodes our ability to concentrate. The key recommendation is to intentionally embrace boredom to train the brain to sustain focus, making it easier to handle hard cognitive tasks without distraction.
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