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Sebastien Castiel

Absolutely, this is what Cal Newport suggests in his book Deep Work (I dedicated the second chapter of my book to deep work): scheduling your day in advance, and especially plan deep work sessions, during which you avoid all distractions (phone in do not disturb, closed mailbox and IM…).

I think no one will be annoyed because you prefer focusing intensely instead of being available right now, as long as you eventually get back to the people who need you. Plus, if you increase your productivity in a visible manner, you might encourage other people to do the same.

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Cara (Borenstein) Marin

Awesome, I'm excited to check out Deep Work and Become an Outstanding Developer.

I think no one will be annoyed because you prefer focusing intensely instead of being available right now, as long as you eventually get back to the people who need you

Yes. So far I've found this to be true. It also seems to be somewhat contagious - as you mention. When people see that I can take deep focus time, they realize they can also take back their own deep focus time too.