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When you can focus on everything except what matters most

I can work for hours on things that do not matter but when I try to focus on my actual important project my mind goes completely blank

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More people experience this than they realize.

What we've seen

The stakes of meaningful work create a resistance that makes trivial tasks feel easier and more appealing than important ones.

Ideas that help explain it
Worth thinking about

“Where Are You with Deep work and focused time?”

If this sounds familiar, the Library can help you find the bigger picture.