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You’re Not Busy—You’re Interrupted

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Hillman Lentz
Apr 14, 2026
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There’s a difference between being busy and being constantly interrupted. On the surface, they feel similar, but they produce very different results.

Most people move through the day reacting. Messages, notifications, and quick requests—each one small enough to justify in isolation. But together, they prevent sustained attention.

This creates a subtle ill…

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