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A receipt printer cured my procrastination


Why can I focus for hours on a game but procrastinate on simple tasks? I finally cracked the code using thermal receipt printer and game design.

When all these elements come together, each game loop gives you a small dose of dopamine and creates a state of flow. But when you start with your simple morning routine, you gain momentum that makes the rest of your day easier. My third problem is that I need software that's extremely fast to use (ideally keyboard-only for even more speed), so I can create a lot of tasks without feeling frustrated by the UX.

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