# What “Work” Looks Like - Jim Nielsen’s Blog

<https://blog.jim-nielsen.com/2022/what-work-looks-like/>

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## What Jamie wrote

One of my own challenges is finding enough time alone, contemplating the big topics, to direct things going forward. 

> The funny thing is, sitting alone thinking doesn’t “look” like work.

This made me think of Warren Buffet or even Bill Gates and their work habits around focus time, reading, and a lot of thinking time.

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- [WT231: Weekly Thing #231 / UNIX Pipe, Slow Roads, Personal Brand](https://weekly.thingelstad.com/archive/231/), Notable

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