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.

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lukan 2 days ago | parent | next [-]

"Was there a point to this article?"

To tell us that he cannot focus.

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joemasilotti 2 days ago | parent | prev | next [-]

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

	▲	kgwxd 2 days ago \| parent [-]
		That's cool and all, but I think the real question they're asking is "Why is it on the front page of HN?".

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sheepscreek 2 days ago | parent | prev | next [-]

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.

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rektomatic 2 days ago | parent | prev [-]

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.