Paul Graham
Maker's Schedule, Manager's Schedule
One reason programmers dislike meetings so much is that they're on a different type of schedule from other people. Meetings cost them more.
Why we picked it
Its distinction between meeting-driven and focus-driven days explains a costly workplace conflict with unusual clarity.
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