The 15-Minute Protocol

After a deep work session, run this sequence before anything else:

• Minutes 1-3: Write down where you stopped and your next step. This is a save point that removes startup cost later.
• Minutes 3-7: Note the key decisions, insights, or progress from the session.
• Minutes 7-12: Move. Stand, stretch, or step outside to mark the mental transition.
• Minutes 12-15: Set your intention for the next block and what success looks like.