The Productivity Superpower You Didn’t Know You Had Flashcards
Distraction
noun
Something that prevents you from concentrating
He is experiencing a lot of distractions at home.
It is a big distraction for me when I hear construction noises.
Currency
noun
System of money / something that is in general use
His ideas became a mainstream currency.
We have to change to a new currency next year.
Block time out
verbal phrase
Create time in your schedule for yourself / something specific
I block out three hours every Monday morning for writing.
I’ve blocked out some time for us to have lunch tomorrow.
Have a leg up
idiom
Advantage
Being able to speak English will give you a huge leg up in business.
I think her communication skills are a big leg up.
Connect the dots
idiom
Bringing together different information
I’m trying to connect the dots to figure out how to proceed.
I’m having difficulty connecting the dots here.
A flood of …
noun
A lot of
There was a flood of emails in my inbox on Monday.
She was overwhelmed by a flood of new information.
Interruptions
noun
Things that disturb you from doing what you want to do
There are very few interruptions when working from home.
He is experiencing a lot of interruptions lately.
First and foremost
phrase
Most importantly
First and foremost, I’d like to thank everyone for coming.
He is first and foremost a good father and husband.