Unplugged by designer Frederic Terral

No wonder Jim Collins is so successful. Collins, author of Built to Last and How the Mighty Fall, told the HBR Editors’ Blog that he blocks four hours every day for thinking—and he unplugs from all technology to make sure he’s not interrupted. He calls these blocks of time “white space” and recommends everyone create some every day. Does anyone out there do this? If so, in what ways? We’d love to hear from you.