#25 | Sunday reads for EMs

My favourite reads of the week to make your Sunday a little more inspiring.

👋 Hey, it’s Stephane. This is a new series in which every Sunday I share with you my favourite reads of the week. To accelerate your growth see: 50 Notion Templates | The EM’s Field Guide | CodeCrafters | Get Hired as an EM | 1:1 Coaching

Paid subscribers get 50 Notion Templates, The EM’s Field Guide, and access to the complete archive. Subscribe now.

The Math of Why You Can’t Focus at Work (Can Duruk)

tl;dr: Your productivity is determined by three parameters: λ (interruptions/hour), Δ (recovery time), and θ (minimum focus block needed for meaningful work). At λ=2 and Δ=20min, you might only get one 60+ minute focus block in an 8-hour day. Most “productivity problems” are actually environment design problems.