Why I'm unreachable and maybe you should be too (2021)
The author emphasizes prioritizing deep work and personal well-being by limiting communication, advocating for customer feedback, and encouraging others to reduce distractions for improved focus and productivity.
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The author discusses their decision to become largely unreachable, emphasizing the importance of time management and focus in their life as an entrepreneur. They have intentionally closed private messaging channels to prioritize deep work and personal well-being, arguing that constant distractions from messages and requests would hinder their productivity and creativity. The author shares a breakdown of their daily schedule, illustrating how they allocate time for various activities, including work, exercise, and personal relationships. They assert that seeking feedback from them is often unnecessary, as individuals should focus on customer feedback instead. The piece also touches on the challenges of internet fame, including receiving numerous unsolicited messages and requests, which can be overwhelming. The author expresses a preference for working independently and highlights the value of meaningful work over financial gain or public recognition. They encourage others to consider reducing their own availability to enhance focus and productivity, suggesting that many distractions can detract from both personal and professional fulfillment.
- The author prioritizes deep work and personal well-being by limiting communication.
- They emphasize the importance of customer feedback over seeking advice from others.
- Internet fame can lead to overwhelming distractions and unsolicited requests.
- The author prefers independent work and meaningful projects over financial pursuits.
- They encourage others to minimize distractions to enhance focus and productivity.
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6 commentsWe had a similar experience with Remote OK recently and had to chargeback because there is literally no way to contact anybody.
Investing a little in basic support goes a long way. The guy just needs to hire a few smart people to answer the bulk of inquiries.
Contrary to this person's belief, the person appears to be a robot.
If I were that famous, had the resources and wanted to be "unreachable", I'd follow the Donald Knuth way - just an email that is managed by his secretary who would filter it and let me know just the absolutely important stuff.
(Note aside, 1 hour a day for sex!?)
> I'm not interested in collaborating, I like to work alone. Or with people I hire. If I hire people I find you, you don't need to message me.
How would you even know that if you never can be contacted?
> I'm not interested in fixing your printer or WiFi router.
I don't believe I've ever received an email with something like that as the subject. My email is pretty public and in some fairly prominent places.
> Unless it's Indiehackers or a podcast I listen to myself like Joe Rogan.
> Talk is cheap and ineffective while creating something is much more challenging and effective to make change in the world.
More elitism. It just reeks of "I am so good I don't need anyone else".
> Spending time with people that spark my curiosity.
How are you ever going to know that if you're totally unreachable. What I've learned in life is sometimes friends can be found in the most unlikely of places.
> I'm on Twitter too if you'd like to follow more of my stories
Like why, I understand having a blog but these days I cannot see any good reason to be on Twitter.
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