This is one of those topics where the conventional wisdom doesn’t quite hold up.
After looking at the evidence, a few things stood out to me.
Last updated: 2026-04-02
Your Next Steps
- Today: Pick one idea from this article and try it before bed tonight.
- This week: Track your results for 5 days — even a simple notes app works.
- Next 30 days: Review what worked, drop what didn’t, and build your personal system.
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References
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