Handle papers and emails only once. Tackle one task at a time, and group similar tasks together.
(emphasis mine)
I find this surprising, since what I’ve heard regarding writing papers suggests that it’s better to spin out a draft and then review it later (more times for longer/more important papers.) Could you elaborate on this?
I think the intended reading here is not academic papers, but paperwork—bills, forms, letters, etc. Pick it up, do what you gotta do, put it where it goes, and never look at it again.
(emphasis mine)
I find this surprising, since what I’ve heard regarding writing papers suggests that it’s better to spin out a draft and then review it later (more times for longer/more important papers.) Could you elaborate on this?
I think the intended reading here is not academic papers, but paperwork—bills, forms, letters, etc. Pick it up, do what you gotta do, put it where it goes, and never look at it again.
TheOtherDave is correct. I’ve updated my wording; hopefully it’s more clear now.
Thanks.