EDIT: I think in knowledge work, a kind of "sow and harvest" model works well. Going around during the day collects little "seeds" of knowledge which are then synthesized (harvested) in quiet periods of deep work at night.
If I knew how hard it is to square software work with having a family, I'd have chosen a different career track.
EDIT: I think in knowledge work, a kind of "sow and harvest" model works well. Going around during the day collects little "seeds" of knowledge which are then synthesized (harvested) in quiet periods of deep work at night.