[hungryhobbit]

Was there a point to this article?

I sure couldn't find it: to me it read like "I time tracked, now I don't" with no actual insight or conclusion into why either might be preferable.

[lukan]

"Was there a point to this article?"

To tell us that he cannot focus.

[sheepscreek]

I believe this was the point they’re making.

> Turns out, the friction I felt around picking one thing may have actually been beneficial. Perhaps it was actually helping me stay focused. Even if it cost just a bit of extra time before I sat down and worked.

They regretted it.

[joemasilotti]

Does there have to be a point? I had some feelings I wanted to share with the world.

[kgwxd]

That's cool and all, but I think the real question they're asking is "Why is it on the front page of HN?".

[rektomatic]

It's point is highlighting a common issue that is becoming widespread due to AI tool proliferation. I have the same exact issues. I used to love sinking into deep work mode but now that's gone.