Your first work block keeps disappearing—and the common fix (tighter control) is a trap. When a schedule gets too rigid, the day breaks you, not the other way around. This episode explores the science of why interruptions fracture context (the "restart cost") and offers a simple lever to build a plan that serves your life.

We look to Aristotle's "mean" for a practical philosophy: precision that lives between "Drift" and "Rigidity."

The Lever: A 60-second action protocol to protect your focus and build flexibility into your day, not just control. Learn the two simple steps to install a short "quiet window" and create a pre-decided “Backup Block” so you can move your work without guilt or losing your direction.