tool fiddling - Daniel Lyons' Notes

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Tool fiddling is when we spend time optimizing our tools. Tool fiddling is not inherently bad, but if you are not careful it can easily become a distraction.

Examples of Tool Fiddling

Setting up/memorizing keyboard shortcuts
Finding a new task manager

tool fiddling

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Examples of Tool Fiddling