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DEEP WORK 01 FEB 26 12 MIN
MONK MODE: A GUIDE
How to disappear for 4 hours a day to do the best work of your life. Scripts included.
Monk Mode is not a productivity hack. It's a lifestyle design choice. It is the conscious decision to withdraw from the noise of the world to focus on your craft.
The Protocol:
- Time Block: 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM. Non-negotiable.
- Environment: Phone in another room. Wifi off (if possible). Door locked.
- No Inputs: No email, no news, no social media before the block.
- Single Output: Pick one big task. Do not switch.
I use a script to put my Mac into 'Monk Mode'. It kills all communication apps, turns on Do Not Disturb, and blocks time-wasting sites at the DNS level. When I'm in Monk Mode, I don't exist to the world. And that's exactly why I can create value for it.