How the busiest people get 'deep work' done

Working fringe hours consistently for all aspects of a task also reinforces the mindset that there’s one ‘slot’ for productivity, without the possibility of healthy overlaps with other responsibilities during the day. 

By determining which bits of a task require the most productive hours, we can allocate them to times when we're most likely to remain uninterrupted, giving us a greater chance of success. 

Identify the most important task the night before. As you transition from non-work responsibilities the next morning, remind yourself of what you’ll be working on when you sit down.

If stray worries or thoughts persist, do a quick ‘brain-dump’ (scribbling in a notebook or sending an email to yourself about everything on your mind).

While you’re focusing on deep work, minimise the number of things in your mind. Don’t connect to everything else.