Pomodoro is excellent for tackling tasks you don't feel like doing or jobs that require little thought.

However, other tasks, like writing or coding, require uninterrupted time. The problem with the Pomodoro method is that the timer is a consistent interruption that prevents you from ge...

Here is a summary of the six Pomodoro steps:

1. Decide on a task to be done
2. Set the Pomodoro timer
3. Work on the task
4. End work when the timer rings after 25 minutes (one Pomodoro)
5. If you have fewer than four Pomodori, take a short break (3–5 minutes)
6. ...

The system to perform your best work is simply to continuously track your deep work hours. Keeping this record can be an eye-opener to how you spend your time. You may find that only a quarter of your available working hours are spent on deep tasks.

• Note the ...