Hanks revealed that he relied on the famous Pomodoro Technique to crank out his 448-page book 'The Making of Another Major Motion Picture Masterpiece.'
A 2014 report in thefound that experimenters who tried out the technique saw that their "initial expectations were regularly exceeded" when it came to improving productivity, reducing distractions from technology and building a more reliable work process.
In Hanks' case, not only did he use the Pomodoro Technique to help him focus on writing his novel, he also had to write the fictional script for the "Motion Picture Masterpiece" that would propel his novel's plot. Despite employing the productivity boosting technique while writing his book, Hanks described his desire to write as nothing more than the pursuit of another creative outlet.writing," Hanks said. "I write because I've got too many f—ing stories in my head. And it's fun."DON'T MISS: Want to be smarter and more successful with your money, work & life?
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