Recognizing Disguised Distractions

Not everything that looks productive moves you forward.

The screen glows softly in the dim light of late afternoon. A mug of coffee sits half finished on the desk, its warmth fading just like the energy that started the day. The browser has seven tabs open. A document is centered on the screen, blinking patiently. It is the piece that actually matters. It is the work that would move everything forward if onl…