Show HN: Deep Work Hours
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Edit: For what it's worth OP's previous post about this project suggests that he/she has these features in mind and they are just not in this version.
Helps immensely in getting code/math/design/docs/etc. done. I'll do this about 3 days of the week.
That project was not making much progress due to many work requests from different departments.
This method helps him to deliver the project.
Or also that pomodoro can be used with a variety of tasks.
Cal's ideas (which also appear in many forms in other books) aren't really much/always applicable to my and I assume many other people's lives.
In my initial idea, the scoreboard (I have it on the left menu) is the core value of the app. The scoreboard should motivate you to focus on the goals.
I will work harder on improving the scoreboard so that it won't be just another todo + timer app.
And, based on my friend's feedback, I'm working on a feature that you can set your own interval instead of following Pomodoro technique.
Thank you so much for your feedback. It means a lot to me.
On the other hand, I still have no idea what their product does uniquely outside of any todo list. Thus, there is no value for me there outside of the proposal of "Deep Work" which I remember fondly due to the book.
In simple terms, signing in with my account extracts an imagined cost (A company(?) has access to me), and the value presented is not enough for me to justify that cost.
Adding other screenshots, and descriptions of what the application does would allow me to understand what I am getting into, before deciding if it's worth it for me to pay that cost, and thus make an informed decision as to whether I want to sign in or not.
Having implemented Google Logins in the past, I always choose that option on sites I see: The site doesn't need to store any kind of password for you. This site also appears to be using the new Google "Cross Account Protection" feature, which will for example automatically log you out of the third party site if you report to Google that your account is compromised.
I think it was the point: the OP wanted to see more feature & screenshot before signing in, whether it's a Google login or not
So, I ended up not signing in, and, thus, I didn't learn how it worked.
"I won't pass your email to third parties. I will send you a newsletter but only if you opt in during account setup. You can delete your data at any time."
As long as there was a tiny link (privacy policy for lawyers) with it written the traditional way. I want to know that a company is able to produce a traditional privacy document, but is also smart enough to know I don't want to read one.
Just kidding, I should come out my own version.
Not that what you are doing is bad, but you need a rebrand.
Maybe look for a venue with fewer distractions? For me, a workspace that has only the relevant work materials and sufficient space to work is a great way to get into flow.
My personal failing is not getting to nearly all the reading that I want to accomplish. The best thing I have found to get through a lot of reading is a coast-to-coast flight with only a Kindle in my carry-on.
If you find yourself wandering, look at the hourglass and see if it still has sand in the upper chamber. If so, go back to work, if not, you were focused enough on your work for enough time not to notice the time running out.
There are some boring, tedious work like writing documentation and tests, where the Pomodoro Technique works well. But not for truly deep work.
Congrats on shipping! :)
Jan 1 - 5 pomodoros between 8AM - 1PM, 2 Pomodoros between 1PM - 5PM.
Jan 2 ---etc.
Over time you could have a personal heat map showing the times you're able to string together the most. I remember the book mentioned two types of work styles and it might take some tracking to figure out which one you fall into.
One is monastic, which is where you have a work environment where you'll be left alone for hours each day (e.g. working from home, no meetings).
The other was bi-modal, where you may have a predictable chunk of time each day where you're available to do deep work, but other times won't work.
The heatmap can identify whether which working style suits you.
Sounds like a good idea.
https://github.com/PolymerElements/app-layout/tree/master/ap...
Just a simple timer with conscious ON/OFF for myself really helped staying focussed.
What do you like about pomotodo?