Multitasking Is Killing Your Focus - Try This Instead
What if the most powerful productivity hack wasn’t doing more—it was protecting time for what matters most?
In this episode, Alex breaks down Time Blocking, the #1 tool that helped his team eliminate distractions, reduce reactivity, and consistently finish high-value work—faster.
You’ll learn how to:
- Shift from reactive mode to deep, focused execution
- Use time blocks for strategy, writing, creative work—even repetitive tasks
- Protect your most valuable hours using 4 powerful tactics
- Reduce attention residue and multitasking fatigue
- Avoid the biggest mistake people make with time blocking (and how to fix it)
You’ll also hear insights from a recent beta group who ran this experiment and saw immediate improvements in both productivity and measurable KPIs.
This Episode's Experiment:
The Time Blocking Challenge
Use this 3-step system to build and protect one high-value time block each day:
→ Choose one high-value task (not just urgent)
→ Batch similar work to avoid switching
→ Protect your time using these 4 strategies:
→ Batch similar work to avoid switching
→ Protect your time using these 4 strategies:
- Build a Bunker
- Store Provisions
- Sweep for Mines
- Enlist Support
Then track your results:
- Did you accomplish more in less time?
- Was the quality of your work better?
- How did it feel to work with that level of clarity and focus?
Try it for one week—and see what happens.
Resources Mentioned:
The ONE Thing by Gary Keller & Jay Papasan
- Deep Work by Cal Newport
- UC Irvine research on attention residue (Gloria Mark)
- Tim Ferriss on 2–5 hour creative blocks
- Ultradian rhythm research on focus cycles
- Episode#6 : Work Less, Achieve More—The Ultimate Routine Shift (Click link to listen)
Connect with Alex:
Tried the time block experiment? Hit a flow state?
DM Alex on LinkedIn—he’d love to hear what changed for you.
Tried the time block experiment? Hit a flow state?
DM Alex on LinkedIn—he’d love to hear what changed for you.
Stay Tuned:
Next episode: The final proactive strategy in the productivity pyramid -Optimizing Meetings—how to reduce, improve, and restructure your calendar to make space for real, focused work.
Next episode: The final proactive strategy in the productivity pyramid -Optimizing Meetings—how to reduce, improve, and restructure your calendar to make space for real, focused work.
