Amount Quote by Doris Lessing
“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.”
About This Quote
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.
Adopt focused bursts for efficiency.
Themes
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Type
When to use this quote
- writing projects
- research
- learning new skills
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- What tasks benefit from burst work?
- How to avoid burnout with intense sessions?
Sustained output may require rest periods.