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The Four Rules of Deep Work
Deep work is the act of performing thoughtfully and with focus, concentration, and intent. It's the opposite of multi-tasking.
- Work Deeply
- Embrace Boredom
- Quit Social Media
- Drain the Shallows”
The deep work rules are designed to help you make the most of your time and attention, to better achieve your goals.
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Rule#2 - Embrace Boredom
For some reason these days, the MOMENT we have a lull in our lives—whether that’s a few minutes before a friend arrives for lunch or in line at the grocery store or whatever—most of us *immediately* grab our smart phone and compulsively check out whatever we think we need to see right this second...
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Rule#4 - Drain the Shallows
One of Cal’s big tips here? SCHEDULE EVERY MINUTE OF EVERY DAY. Not to drive yourself crazy, but to bring more mindfulness to your day.
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Rule#3 - Quit Social Media
If there’s a poster child for shallow living, it’s social media. Cal walks us through a logical analysis of the fact that just because there’s a little benefit to things like social media (e.g., staying connected to old friends, etc.), doesn’t mean it’s actually worth the time we give it.
I...
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Rule#1 - Work Deeply
It’s not enough to have the intention to work more deeply. We need to systematically install new routines and rituals to create the new habits that will lead to more and more deep work. This is a hallmark of great humans.
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If you don't produce, you won't thrive - no matter how skilled or talented you are.
- CAL NEWPORT
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Books, meditation and lying on a couch with food & watching movies are my favorite things. At the same time, I help anyone to get the clarity and push they need to move beyond their fears, uncertainties, procrastination to make real progress on life goals.
Deep Work is a book about the skills we need in the age of Google. To thrive in the modern world, you have to have the skills of the masters: concentration, focus, the ability to work deeply, the talent to produce high-quality work without getting distracted. This breakthrough guide to focus and productivity is the most talked-about business book of the year.
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The Four Rules of Deep Work
The hard part isn’t knowing that deep work is valuable. The hard part is actually doing it. Why? Because we’re addicted to distractions. We are suckers for multitasking.
The second part of the book is all about helping us deploy more deep work in our lives. To do that, Newport has come up w...
Making Deep Work Possible
- We must set aside time with our projects where we aren't going to be distracted. Let everyone know that you are not to be disturbed during a certain time;
- Allow yourself to embrace boredom and stop checking your social media - or you can choose to delete it entirely. Social media i...
Deep Work's Core Message
In Cal Newport's book, Deep Work, the concept of having full concentration and focus on a single task is heavily emphasized, and that the ability to do so has become inexplicably rare that those who cultivate this skill are those who thrive in life.
In order to achieve the goals w...
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