Improve your productivity by tracking your time and measuring your E-factor

The author reflects on their journey to improve productivity by shifting from an office environment to remote work, inspired by Cal Newport's concept of "Deep Work" and the "E-factor" from Peopleware by Tom DeMarco and Timothy Lister. They discovered that the ability to focus deeply is essential for producing valuable work, which is hindered by distractions typical in open-plan offices. By working remotely at GitLab, the author was able to control their environment, leading to an increase in uninterrupted work time from two hours to over four hours daily, significantly boosting their E-factor and productivity. They emphasize the importance of a dedicated workspace, a strong routine, and asynchronous work policies in facilitating deep work and reducing distractions, while also advocating for tracking time spent on tasks to demonstrate productivity improvements to managers, especially for those unable to work remotely.

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