Yesterday, what was supposed to be a simple cleaning session turned into a full-on rearranging of my deep work setup.

Is it significantly different from my old setup?
​No.

Did it still take me like 2 hours to do?
​No, it took 4 hours.

Do I feel way more productive in this new arrangement?
​Absolutely.

Your physical environment plays a huge role in shaping your productivity and focus.

It’s far more impactful than anything you’ll find in the latest AI-powered to-do list app.

It’s why working from a coffee shop will forever be a goated productivity tactic.

It’s not just the caffeine from that $7 latte. It’s how your brain ties a new space to a single purpose: deep work.

The problem with working at home, or even in an office, is that your environment gets overloaded.
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One minute you’re doing real work at your desk, the next you’re watching YouTube, scrolling, eating lunch, or chatting with colleagues about the latest Premier League results.

Your brain doesn’t know what to expect:
​“Are we here to focus… or to watch YouTube Shorts?”

That’s why environments like my company's open-concept offices (while aesthetic) end up being terrible for deep work. Too many competing signals.

Lately, I noticed my home setup was falling into the same trap so I gave the whole room a reset.
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The changes were small, but the space now feels "new" enough for my brain to re-anchor it as a deep work zone.

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Have a great rest of your week,
Miles 🤙

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P.S. Thoughts on the setup? Not enough plants?? This is also where I'll film new YouTube videos.