Deep Work – Cal Newport
In an age of constant email, instant messaging, social media and open-plan offices, the ability to focus without distraction on a demanding task is becoming increasingly rare, and increasingly valuable. Cal Newport, a computer science professor at Georgetown University and the author of several books on work and productivity, calls this ability deep work, and in Deep Work: Rules for Focused Success in a Distracted World, he explains why it matters and how to cultivate it.
Newport argues that deep work allows people to master difficult skills quickly and produce work of high quality, two abilities that are essential to thriving in today’s economy. In contrast, shallow work, such as answering emails and attending routine meetings, is easy to replicate and adds little value. Yet many workplaces encourage constant connectivity, making deep work harder than ever.
In the second part of the book, Newport offers four rules for building a deep work practice. Work deeply by choosing a strategy, such as setting aside long periods or regular daily blocks for focused work, and building rituals around it. Embrace boredom by training your mind to resist the urge for constant stimulation. Quit social media, or at least use it far more selectively, judging each tool by whether its benefits outweigh its costs. Drain the shallows by scheduling every minute of the workday and reducing low-value tasks.
Drawing on research and examples of writers, scientists and business leaders, Deep Work is a practical, persuasive guide for knowledge workers, students and anyone who wants to do their best work.
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