Reading, Writing and… Wait What?
The study results are in. Stay with me. Don’t check Twitter or Facebook or text anyone. It turns out that interruptions at work are even worse than we thought — especially for writers. (Although they’ve been pretty good to folks who write pieces on interruptions at work…)
+ The New Yorker’s: Maria Konnikova on how to be a better online reader.
+ Speaking of reading and writing, I am on the board of a great San Francisco non-profit called 826 Valencia. “Founded in 2002 by educator Ninive Calegari and author Dave Eggers, 826 Valencia supports writing aspirations among 6- to 18-year-olds through one-on-one attention and programs that produce various student publications.” We’re pleased to announce that we’re opening up a new branch in the Tenderloin. It’s the perfect place to help kids who need it, and a perfect opportunity for tech companies to help support the city’s neediest residents, who happen to be right in the neighborhood. More on 826 Valencia.