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Theo Bassett

Theo writes about attention, planning and the mental side of getting things done. He is particularly interested in how people protect their focus in environments designed to fragment it, and what planning systems actually hold up under pressure.

Focus and planning writer, page 4 of 5

grid pattern for Do the Foundational Work First Planning

Do the Foundational Work First

A recurring truth about getting things done well is that the most important work is often the least visible, the foundational...

Theo BassettSep 19, 20265 min read
A weekly calendar spread open on a desk with colour-coded time blocks marked across different days Time Management

The Case for Time Blocking and How to Do It

Most people manage their time reactively. They arrive at the start of a working day, open their email, respond to whatever is...

Theo BassettSep 17, 20266 min read
A person at a kitchen table on a Sunday morning with a planner and coffee mapping out the week ahead Planning

How to Plan Your Week on a Sunday

Monday mornings have a predictable quality for most people: the inbox is full, the week's demands arrive simultaneously, and...

Theo BassettSep 17, 20266 min read