Writing has been a great passion for me, starting in my childhood. Unfortunately, as a full-time professional with a big mortgage and family commitment, I had limited time to pursue this passion. This constraint adversely affected my mental health. Therefore, I needed a quick and sustainable solution to overcome my limitation. To achieve my writing goal, I had to trade off some activities. The obvious answer was to cut distractions.

After meticulously reviewing every minute spent on activities, I identified some noticeable patterns wasting my valuable time. This chapter introduces the time-wasters that prevented me from pursuing my passion and how I addressed them. If you struggle with finding time to write, find your voice, and become a prolific writer, these points can give you valuable insights. Most of these items are commonly known and experienced by many.

What if I tell you I saved at least four hours by cutting unnecessary distractors in my personal and professional life? And I used that time to write four books and hundreds of articles in a year. In that case, I believe you will read this article without skipping it. If someone offered this productivity value to me, I would read it at least twice as time is the most crucial and scarce asset in my life.