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5\ Stay down Even you twiddle your thumbs at the start, don't get out of your chair till time is up. Eventually, you will get to work.

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4\ Breathing or Meditation Personally, I use Wim Hof's breathing video. Anything works. Just let your mind focus on your breath.

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3\ Material prep - Use the restroomm - Fill your water bottle - Eat a snack - Gather your materials Anything you'll need should be within arms reach.

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2\ Clear your environment - Clean your desk - Make your bed - Take out the trash - Close unneeded tabs - Turn on do not disturb Anything that's out of order.

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1\ Throw your phone out the window Or put it in another room.

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Tvisha @tratalon.bsky.social · 17/04/2025

Step by step guide to prepare your first deep focus session:

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You can filter your gmail. Enough said.

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Tvisha @tratalon.bsky.social · 17/04/2025

The greatest software tool that helped me literally change my life, become an author, and reclaim my attention span (that most people know nothing about): Goddamn email filters.

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I've got a purpose: Inspire others to take a leap and build their dream video game. Inspire others to take a leap and write their dream novel. Inspire others to take a leap and create their dream life. That's why I'm spending 102 days making my own. To prove it's possible.

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Work slow and carefully on ONE single thing. You'll finished it 3x faster than if you were trying to do 10 things at once.

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One day you will no longer be a beginner. And you'll have the library to prove it.

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Reach the end of the story quickly. Then edit and revise like a mad man,

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Create your frameworks. Figure out how much outlining is enough. Figure out what you don't like outlining.

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Get your reps in. Bonus points if you practice in public. I post on Royal Road every week.

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Tvisha @tratalon.bsky.social · 15/04/2025

If I was just starting out as a storyteller: I would tell you to write more than you read.

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The first step of change is admitting you want to change. The second step if figuring out what you want to change. The last step is to be patient.

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Tvisha @tratalon.bsky.social · 15/04/2025

A quick breath guide for a deep work session:

Screenshot essay titled 'Quick Breath Guide For Deep Work Session', displaying a numbered list of breathing instructions for focus and productivity. The instructions include: 1. Sit with your back straight, 2. Breathe in through your nose for 3 seconds, 3. Hold for 3 seconds, 4. Breathe out for 6 seconds. The essay concludes with a reminder to lock in for the next 60-90 minutes.

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4\ Cushion for distractions Even if you don't have ADHD, we live in a distracted world. When you try to time block or plan ahead, give yourself some leeway. You're bound to get distracted, so don't beat yourself up over it. Instead, account for distractions with extra time.

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3\ Break your tasks down Everyone always tells you to break down your tasks. I'm not trying to sound like a broken machine. What's important is breaking a task down till you know how long it will take. The goal is estimate your time better. Not to just break down your tasks.

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2\ Procrastination timers Sometimes you just want to keep playing video games. Even though you always realize that you've wasted time. Set a timer for your procrastination. Give yourself those 30 minutes to finish up a game. Then, stop and get to work (and remember to time how long it takes).

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1\ Get a clock You can't know how long something takes without knowing the time. I recommend a watch. Time yourself when you start a task. Record how long it takes you. This will build your time estimation skills. Do it for a few months and you'll get more and more accurate at time blocking.

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Tvisha @tratalon.bsky.social · 05/03/2025

Ever just “scroll for a sec” and then boom—it’s midnight? This is called time blindness. This is why people put things off—not because they're "lazy," but because they can't predict how long a task will take. Here are 4 ways you can combat your time blindness and actually get things done:

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3 rules I live by: 1. My attention is my most valuable resource. 2. Learn from a variety of sources about a variety of topics. 3. Results will only come from hard work.

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Tvisha @tratalon.bsky.social · 05/03/2025

When you're struggling with focus, take a 15 minute walk. No phone. No music. Just you, the grass, and fresh air. Then, sit down and lock in. The focus comes naturally.

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Tvisha @tratalon.bsky.social · 04/03/2025

I carry a book in my backpack at all times. It’s never when I’m in the mood. It’s always when I have nothing else to do. I default to reading.

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Tvisha @tratalon.bsky.social · 04/03/2025

There are days I don't want to work on building my video game. I don't fight that urge. I don't want to feel miserable. But I still put 5 minutes in. Just to keep that streak. Progress is progress, no matter what.

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Catch yourself when these thoughts appear. Don't let them stop your progress. A small win is a win.

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Most people will de-value their progress. They'll compare themselves to others who do "more". They'll say it's not "enough". They'll feel guilty because they should done this "already". It doesn't matter if it's a small step forward or a big step forward.

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Every high achiever I've read about worked like hell for a few years before they got there success. They all talk about the habits they have now, but they never mention the hellish years that actually got them success. You have to work hard.

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