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Who this helps
Focus on one task for 25 minutes without interruption. Use a timer to create urgency.
Increase focus sessions to 45 minutes. Notice your concentration improving.
Use website blockers and phone in another room. Create a distraction-free environment.
Sustain 60-90 minute focus sessions. Ready for advanced deep work practices.
“I'm still not perfect at time management, but this app has changed the outcome of some of my days, which means a lot to me.”
Esther P.
“I love that I had an opportunity to work in tandem with other like-minded people around the world to get an outline for my next screenplay completed.”
Quinn H.
Deep work is focused, distraction-free work on cognitively demanding tasks. It's different from shallow work like email and meetings. This plan teaches you to identify and prioritize deep work.
Most people see productivity improvements within the first week. Your ability to focus deeply increases progressively as you practice the techniques consistently.
The plan helps you negotiate boundaries and find pockets of deep work time. Even 30 minutes of daily deep work can significantly boost productivity and quality of output.
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Georgetown University professor and author of "Deep Work" and "Digital Minimalism." Pioneer of focused productivity methods.
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Built for follow-through
Most programs tell you what to do. This one helps you actually do it.
Stay accountable with a buddy, a small group, or go solo. You choose — the support is there either way.
Proven programs with a clear finish line and enough guidance to keep the next step concrete.
A 60-second check-in — by app, SMS, or email. No guilt if you miss one. Just keep going.
Every check-in earns points. Every week builds on the last. You can see exactly how far you've come.
It reads your check-ins and gives you an analysis: what's working, what's slipping, and what to do next. Guidance based on your actual behavior, not guesswork.
Choose how you start
Start when you choose
Adjust timing as needed.
Start with the cohort
Same schedule together.
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