Your Focus S*cks: Productivity Rules for IT Professionals — and Anyone Struggling with Focus and Stress in the 21st Century

If you liked Deep Work (Cal Newport), The 30-Day Productivity Plan (Damon Zahariades), or Zen To Done (Leo Babauta), this practical book will help you increase productivity and build stronger productivity habits — without complicated systems. After spending almost 20 years working as a technical consultant, solution architect, and project manager for business software, I learned one simple truth: multitasking doesn’t make us more productive — it makes us scattered, stressed, and less effective. Your Focus S*cks is a practical guide for anyone who wants to achieve more by doing less. It’s not about rigid schedules or unrealistic morning routines — it’s about understanding how focus works, so you can create lasting productivity habits and find balance in your professional and personal life. Inside, you’ll discover: Why multitasking destroys productivity — and what to do instead Simple, proven productivity tips that help you focus longer and work smarter Tips on time management for work-life balance How to build focus routines that protect your energy How to reduce stress at work without sacrificing performance Whether you’re a developer, consultant, designer, manager, or any other kind of knowledge worker, this book gives you actionable steps to regain control of your time and attention. You’ll learn how to focus deeply, manage distractions, and work with purpose — even in a noisy digital world. Stop reacting. Start focusing. Your best work happens when your mind is fully present. View Less