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Achieve More In Less Time

Achieve More In Less Time

When you leave room for long period of complex thinking with no distractions you are on to something.

Deep work is the practice of focusing on a complex task over an uninterrupted period.

  • Eliminating distractions and practicing deep work is a key to great achievement.
  • To focus on deep work, you need to effectively manage shallow work. Shallow work isn't complex and doesn't create value.

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buzzedison

Business Strategist, Investing in Africa, Tech Evangelist.

I recommend reading the book Deep Work by Cal Newport. It will increase your work productivity tremendously if you are able to practice lessons gained from the book.

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