“Rules for focused success in a distracted world. The ability to perform deep work is becoming increasingly rare and valuable.”
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Cal Newport argues that the ability to perform cognitively demanding work without distraction - what he calls "deep work" - is both increasingly rare and increasingly valuable. The combination means those who cultivate it will thrive.
The book is split into two parts: the case for deep work, and practical rules for achieving it. The rules section is where the real value lies - Newport covers scheduling techniques, rituals, and how to drain the shallow work from your schedule.
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