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The 3.3 Rule | Why Short Breaks Beat Long Ones For Productivity

Episode Summary

https://takebreaksworkbetter.com/course/Fruit harvesters who paused for five distraction-free minutes picked more afterward. Discover the surprisingly specific ratio behind the 3.3 Rule, why some breaks backfire while others sharpen focus, and what research reveals about the ideal length for recharging.

Episode Notes

[enthusiastic] Here's something that might sound backwards. Fruit harvesters who paused for five minutes without any distraction actually picked more fruit afterward, with a meaningful bump in productivity. So today we're asking, could the secret to getting more done be taking the right kind of break, not a longer workday? To help us dig into this, I'm joined by a business productivity expert who's spent a lot of time thinking about how business owners structure their work hours. Thanks for being here. The Real John Briggs City: Draper Address: 38 13775 South #210 Website: https://therealjohnbriggs.com/