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Re:I stopped tracking my time. Now I can't focus by hungryhobbit on Thursday June 11, 2026 @05:12PM (#48496476)
Was there a point to this article?

I sure couldn't find it: to me it read like "I time tracked, now I don't" with no actual insight or conclusion into why either might be preferable.

Re:I stopped tracking my time. Now I can't focus by lukan on Thursday June 11, 2026 @05:14PM (#48496504)
"Was there a point to this article?"

To tell us that he cannot focus.

Re:I stopped tracking my time. Now I can't focus by sheepscreek on Thursday June 11, 2026 @05:25PM (#48496643)
I believe this was the point they’re making.

> Turns out, the friction I felt around picking one thing may have actually been beneficial. Perhaps it was actually helping me stay focused. Even if it cost just a bit of extra time before I sat down and worked.

They regretted it.

Re:I stopped tracking my time. Now I can't focus by joemasilotti on Thursday June 11, 2026 @05:30PM (#48496700)
Does there have to be a point? I had some feelings I wanted to share with the world.
Re:I stopped tracking my time. Now I can't focus by kgwxd on Thursday June 11, 2026 @05:32PM (#48496726)
That's cool and all, but I think the real question they're asking is "Why is it on the front page of HN?".
Re:I stopped tracking my time. Now I can't focus by rektomatic on Thursday June 11, 2026 @05:38PM (#48496792)
It's point is highlighting a common issue that is becoming widespread due to AI tool proliferation. I have the same exact issues. I used to love sinking into deep work mode but now that's gone.