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Practical writing on deep work, workspace design, and staying clear-headed in a distracting profession.
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Notebook entries
February 10, 2026
9 min read
Deep Work Is a Workspace Problem, Not a Willpower Problem
Most advice about focus is aimed at your brain. The cheaper, more reliable intervention is aimed at your room.
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January 28, 2026
7 min read
The Two-Monitor Problem Nobody Talks About
Adding a second screen feels like buying productivity. For most kinds of work, it is a quiet tax on your attention.
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January 16, 2026
6 min read
Why Your Chair Will Outlast Your Laptop (And Why That Matters)
Durable goods and fast-depreciation goods need different buying rules. Most people apply the wrong rule to both.
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