Chris Marr

May 20, 2021

20th May 2021 - Embracing the messy

7:43am.

I want to write this morning, but I'm having to embrace an imperfect environment for it. 

I'v got the school run at 8:30am, and then a call I need to take between 10am and 11am. 

  • Can I still turn up and do some work on this project? 
  • Can I still get on with it? 
  • Can I use the same 'deep work' principles in shorter time frames? 

Of course I can, I just need to keep turning up, and apply the same rules. 

So, this morning might not be 3 hours of completely uninterrupted time, but does that mean I shouldn't try and do what I can? Should I postpone it because the conditions aren't perfect? 

No. I shouldn't. 

I should just get on with it. If I have to have the perfect conditions every single time I'll liekly never get anything done. 

Here we go...let's see how it goes! 

About Chris Marr

Marr’s Daybook. Thinking out loud about work, life, and what I’m learning along the way. Co-Founder at The Question First Group.