Loading…
20
A guy in a Chiang Mai cafe said he works 3 hours a day and I thought he was lying
I overheard him telling someone he only does focused work from 7 to 10 AM, then spends the rest of the day exploring. He said he makes the same income as his old 9-to-5 by just cutting out meetings and busywork. For the past month, I've been trying his method, using a strict timer. My output is actually higher, and I've seen more of Mexico City than in the previous six months. Has anyone else made a big shift in their daily schedule that actually stuck?
3 comments
Log in to join the discussion
Log In3 Comments
rileyfox6mo ago
Honestly, that tracks so hard. Tbh most office jobs are just built around looking busy, not actually doing things. I switched to something similar last year, just blocking out my mornings for deep work and it completely changed my stress levels. The real trick is being ruthless about protecting that time, like turning off your phone and email. Once you get used to it, you realize how much of the day we waste just pretending to work.
4
hernandez.morgan6mo ago
Yeah but some jobs you can't just turn off email. Boss needs to reach you.
1
terrywilson5mo ago
Ngl @hernandez.morgan, I used to think the same way. Thought being reachable 24/7 was just part of the deal. But after actually trying the blockout method for a bit, I get it now. Boss can wait an hour or two for a reply if it means I get real work done.
0