What Nerd Tech Introverts (Like Me) Need To Stay Happy

Reading Time: 4 minutesI don’t see much written in tech circles about introversion. I think that’s strange because it appears to me most tech nerds are introverts. 1. Are You an Introvert? There is a lot of misunderstanding about what introversion is. In our culture, extroversion is held up as the ideal personality. Many introverts grow up thinking …

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The News: A Major Source of Distraction

Reading Time: 4 minutesIt’s an unfortunate fact that distractions define our modern lives. In his book Hyperfocus, Chris Bailey says, “…we encounter more distraction today than we have in the entire history of humanity.” The technical innovations of cell phones, tablets, and laptops have all brought great benefits. Unfortunately, they have also come with the ability to constantly …

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Coming Out of Focus

Reading Time: 3 minutesFocus is a Key Concept in Productivity It’s an axiom in productivity circles that the primary skill needed to get things done productively is the ability to focus on one task at a time. “Few things will benefit your overall quality of life more than focusing with intention.” Chris Bailey, Hyperfocus. Focus is needed because …

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