Relying on our own judgment to prioritize tasks often leads us astray. We tend to focus on what's easy or urgent, neglecting the most important work.
Using systems and data can help prioritize tasks more effectively. By measuring things like urgency and time investment, we can make smarter decisions about what to work on.
A good prioritization system constantly updates based on changing circumstances. This means you can always see what to tackle next and keep low-impact tasks from taking up your time.
The community is moving from Google forms to Discord for better communication. This will help people share ideas and feedback easily.
Discord allows for direct chatting with others, making discussions faster and more efficient. You'll get quicker responses and solutions to issues.
Joining Discord helps you connect with other users who are also focused on productivity. It's a good chance to share experiences and tips with like-minded people.
It's important to balance trying new things (exploration) and focusing on what you already know (exploitation). This balance keeps life interesting and engaging.
Side projects can be valuable for exploring your interests. Don’t feel guilty about them; they help prevent burnout by adding novelty.
When starting new projects, label them as exploratory or exploitative. This helps you know when it's okay to abandon something and when you should commit fully.
In 2024, many people did longer deep work sessions, with more users completing sessions over two hours. It's great to see progress in how much work people can handle in one sitting.
The app made several improvements, like saving sessions better and adding dark mode, which users find useful for late-night work. These changes help make the experience smoother and more enjoyable.
Starting in January 2025, the app will switch to a subscription model for better sustainability. This change means users can pay monthly or yearly, which will help keep the app updated and improving.
trydeepwork started as a personal project and has grown to help thousands of users daily. It's surprising how something initially just for one person became so useful for many.
The focus is on keeping the tool simple and improving existing features rather than adding unnecessary complexity. It's important to refine what already works well.
The new pricing model offers lifetime access for a one-time payment, making it affordable. Paying for it now means supporting ongoing improvements to the tool.