My theory of being able to get my head down to work with no interruptions turned out to be totally wrong. I found that working hard was in itself hard work. This drained energy that would have been better spent on the business itself. Next is something that I would not have believed myself saying three months ago. Commuting is a vital part of a working day.
Most people regard it as a necessary evil.
I now regard it as an important transitional period of the day that prepares you for the work ahead. This is almost regardless of how you use that time. I used to grab an extra half-hour shut eye although I now make the most of it by reading and replying to email on the Palm. Working from home makes it impossible to separate workspace from a place of rest and relaxation. This means you can never completely switch off from business.