I would like to see what it's about and what it looks like without signing up. At least provide some screen shots.<p>Also, the author would do well to have the front page text looked at by a native english speaking editor to smooth it out a bit.
Wow. Cool. Great you launched something. I am in the same boat as @yardshop. I would need screenshots, maybe a product video.<p>A landing page with a wall of text, not styled to be easily parsable and nothing to instantly tell me what is in it for me is the surefire receipt to loose my interest.<p>I don't have time to parse your text. I am looking for a solution to make me more efficient - I can't spend investing 1.5 - 3 minutes parsing small text on a big screen and ask myself in the process, if I am just wasting time.<p>I used the "I" here figuratively - I am actually not the target audience as my work flow and tools are already designed to enable disturbance, when I need it - and to disable it when I don't.
There are a whole lot of spelling and grammar mistakes on your landing page guys.<p>For example: "But the your goal isn't just to do thing. If you have nothing want to accomplish"<p>I don't say it to be mean, just want you to improve :) but getting a copy editor would be worthwhile, or just taking a little more time checking it.<p>Another when I actually went in: it says "Choose Avator"
When I try to sign up, it sends me to go.redirectingat.com which is blocked by my ad/tracking blocker.<p>How does that domain come into play here? What does it do?
Wtf, something supposed to help me focus by throwing more distracting crap at me?<p>Really, the best way to stay focused is disconnect your internet while you work. Also, get away from any sources of sound. Staying away from other people also helps. This app seems to do the opposite.
For me the biggest hindrance to deep work is not social media, email, etc., but the shallow work I need to do but hate. I actually like my deep work, but the shallow work, like putting together a slide deck, or giving a budget forecast, sucks. So when I have those hanging over my head I procrastinate like crazy, which also prevents me from starting my deep work because I don't want to get into it and then get pulled away because someone is asking for that slide deck. I see no solution to this.
For deep work:<p>1) I use the self control app to block social media and other sites I go to by habit. It is actually super curious; I noticed that when I am trying to procrastinate I by pure habit go to twitter, etc. Making myself a little bored allows me to get entrenched in deep work. It also allows me to more consciously pursue hobbies that I want to pursue; e.g. working out, friends, learning new skill.<p>2) modified pomadoro technique -- I give myself a break every 50 minutes, and I keep track of the hours I work with a spread sheet. However, sometimes if I get into deep work/flow then I don't need the breaks and just continue.<p>3) give myself chocolate as a reward for getting something done -- it really pushes me to push through to an end of a certain part of a project<p>4) get a professional nemesis/frenemy. I have a lovely friend who I talk to every day/every other day who is super inspirational and super driven. Every time I talk to her, we both feel kind of egged on to do more work and I always walk away feeling excited about my research. I owe most of my career to this woman honestly.<p>5) Go to a place that is not home! All of this WFH time is awesome, however, is not good for my focus. I go to my university and sit with the grad students studying, and doing that is very focusing.<p>6) If you have to eat a frog, do it first. If I something really difficult to do, I try to do it first, even if its terrible or scary.<p>For shallow work:<p>1) I listen to good music or a podcast, and it makes this work super fun and relaxing.<p>2) For very very shallow work I put on a simple show in the background! That way its like a treat!<p>...however, you also have to make sure you are mentally well; these techniques will be limited unless you are in a good mental stat! anxiety or depression or ADHD etc will of course hinder you so much
Also, amphetamine.<p>I'm not just being facetious. For people who truly struggle with these issues, I urge them to give an ADHD diagnosis a chance.
Since I have moderate ADHD, I am currently in the process of implementing routines in my life.<p>I noticed I lose a lot of mental energy, because of lack of routines. This is especially important for shallow work. Like paperwork, phone calls any sort of action in my daily life that is inevitable and recurring.<p>Those tasks are annoying and I usually ignore them until the last day. I noticed that during the time I'm not doing it, it's still in the back of my mind and prevent me from diving deep into my real work.<p>For shallow work I reminded myself of what The Merovingian in The Matrix said:<p>"If we never take our time, how can we ever have time?"<p>We have to do the shallow work there is no way around it. If it takes 30 minutes now, it will at least take 30 minutes later. But the longer you wait, the longer it stays in the back of your mind keeping you away from the cool work. I had to make myself conscious about it.<p>It sounds very childish I must admit, but I have these issues and routines are the only way for me to solve them.
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Suffered with these exact issues for over a year of attempting to WFH. For years my office productivity was high and enjoyable. Then as soon as covid hit I immediately noticed an uptick in my mindless behaviour on work time. Went through a period of serious depression where my lack of productivity was a contributing factor, amongst other things. Solved the depression with medication and reframing how I view my life, but that did nothing for my productivity - I just didn't beat myself up about it anymore.<p>Getting an adult ADHD diagnosis is not easy or quick in my country. So how did I solve my issue? I got a programming job back in a small busy office, and I've certainly become happier and satisfied with my output.
I'm in a similar boat except it's voluntary.<p>Focus. Especially prolonged, intense focus, has definite downsides. It's physically unhealthy and makes me insane.<p>I'm into a kind of self-cultivation that's sorta the opposite of focus.