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+1

That is true for deep work like:

- solving mathematical problems

- coding non-trivial stuff

- teaching non-trival stuff

The challange is shallow work e.g.

- replying to emails

- meetings

- scheduling meetings

And than there is no-work:

- checking your phone

- lunch

- walking and chatting before the next meeting

Shallow and no-work can easily eat anywhere between 20 and infinity :)



Even "shallow work" isn't done as well during the extra time.

Besides - doing meetings well is not shallow work at all; scheduling is a pain etc and emails are written better when people aren't tired.




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