Momentum
There might be a value in work for work's sake. Working hard. Not working smart. You need to get your hands dirty. If you do it for the sake of it, a momentum sets in.
I will try this for the next week. I will put in 10 hrs of work each day for the next 7 days. What counts as work? Since I am self employed it's strictly on me to define it. Anything that will further my goals. This may devolve into circling work where one is sitting with the same problem and not making any progress. A weekly target will help. By the end of the day, I should be one step closer to the target. Other work can't be avoided, but will be minimised. Both will contribute to the final count.
Momentum matters. The constant phone distractions and social media checking is bad. Unnecessary facts takes up the short term memory and is not a fertile ground for lightning strike. Eureka moments are needed to make any progress. I am trying to get lucky. I will report the results here next week.