Isolation

There's really only one way to get any meaningful work done. That way is to isolate yourself from the world as completely as possible.

Other humans may inspire you at times. You may get ideas from the thing you see and hear. But inevitably, distraction will prevent any real work from being done.

Try writing anything worth reading when the people around you interrupt every eleven seconds. No really, try it. If you make it through more than a couple paragraphs then perhaps you should apply for sainthood. Mere mortals will get frustrated.

Time, of course, isn't the issue. Constant distraction by the people around you is the problem. This is as true for work as it is for education. Those study partners who you think are helping you learn? They're making your homework take twice as long.

Find yourself a nice quiet place and lock yourself in. If you must work in the outside world, toss on some earphones and put on some calming music. No Metallica. Just something to drown out the noise, and keep those distractions at bay.

The result of this isolation? Pure bliss. The ability to get more done in less time. Better work. More free time.