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Start with nothing

A short blog post with stupidly simple advice that actually works: “Nothing” is the secret to structuring your work. Don’t try to organize the chaos. Start the day with nothing—an empty surface, all browser tabs closed, a blank page—then pull out the one thing you need. It’s surprising how easily focus follows. — CD

ProductivityClaudia DawsonMay 20, 2026
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