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The Value of Taking Breaks

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Kevin Naughton Jr.
Jun 21, 2024
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There’s a lot of value to be found in taking breaks. Whether this is related to software engineering or otherwise, taking breaks is important for maintaining long-term productivity. Working is a 40+ year marathon, not a sprint, and it’s important we treat it as such.

In fact, most times, I find I’m most productive after taking a break. Because of this, a…

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