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43F Podcast: Work the Dash and Take the Break

Merlin Mann | Jul 17 2006

The 43 Folders Podcast

Work the Dash and Take the Break

43folders.com - To make the "(10+2)*5 Procrastination Dash" work, you have to actually take the break. Make a modal change, get away from the computer, and catch up on your neighbors' mail.

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SyntheticRabbit: Blog > Procrastination Dash's picture

[...] This seems like a...

Submitted by SyntheticRabbit: Blog > Procrastination Dash (not verified) on July 23, 2006 - 10:08pm.

[...] This seems like a cool technique to get things done. Of course, I’m reading/listening and blogging about this instead of working! Crap. [...]

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