9. Deprivation

I don’t use a lot of social media, but if I don’t plan my time intentionally, I’ll find myself watching a lot of YouTube.

It’s not that I think that my life should be 100% dedicated to making new things or in solitary contemplation. But, there are times when I notice that level of output isn’t where I want it to be, and so I take a good look at how I am spending my time.

• SelfControl App


• Deep Work for Programmers and Self Control (from loufranco.com)


• The Artist’s Way [amazon affiliate link] by Julia Cameron


• Digital Minimalism [amazon affiliate link] by Cal Newport


• Bored and Brilliant [amazon affiliate link] by Manoush Zomorodi


• Note to Self podcast


• Bored and Brilliant challenge

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