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“When I was bringing up a child, I taught myself to write in very short, concentrated bursts. If I had a weekend, or a week, I'd do unbelievable amounts of work.” quote by Doris Lessing
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“When I was bringing up a child, I taught myself to write in very short, concentrated bursts. If I had a weekend, or a week, I'd do unbelievable amounts of work.”

Doris Lessing

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Source Essay: Writing Discipline, 1978

She emphasizes intense, focused bursts of work, using short periods to achieve high productivity.

In simple terms: Short, intense work yields great output.

Key Takeaway

Adopt focused bursts for efficiency.

Themes

productivity discipline creativity

Mood

practical encouraging

Type

self‑help productivity

When to use this quote

  • writing projects
  • research
  • learning new skills

Key Concepts

flow state timeboxing

Questions to Reflect On

  • What tasks benefit from burst work?
  • How to avoid burnout with intense sessions?
A Different Perspective

Sustained output may require rest periods.

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