Blog
Notes on focus, timing, and the unglamorous mechanics of getting things done.
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How to use a timer for study without making the timer the whole system
A practical study timer routine: choose the right block length, prepare the work before you start, take real breaks, and use the timer without overcomplicating it.
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HIIT interval design: what the work-to-rest ratio actually controls
A practical guide to designing HIIT intervals — work-to-rest ratios, common protocols, and what changes when you change them.
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The Pomodoro Technique: a complete guide that doesn't sell you anything
What the Pomodoro Technique actually is, where it goes wrong, and the part that took me eight years to figure out.
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Pomodoro vs Flowtime: which one is better for the work you actually do?
An honest comparison of Pomodoro and Flowtime, with a clear answer for which technique fits which kind of work — written by someone who has done both badly for years.
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How long should a study session be? An honest answer with the actual research
Most advice on study session length is folklore. Here is what the cognitive psychology actually says, and what to do about it.
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Time blocking, honestly: what it does, what it doesn't, and how to actually do it
A practical guide to time blocking — why most people quit after a week, and the small adjustments that make it stick.