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Deep Work

Deep work delves into the science and advice surrounding the idea of performing work in a deep state. Cal argues the best way to get more meaningful work done is by working deeply – in a state of high concentration without distractions - on a single task

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A process of performing “professional activities…in a state of distraction-free concentration that pushes your cognitive capabilities to their limit. These efforts create new value, improve your skill, and are hard to replicate.” - Cal Newport

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Why deep work?

To learn hard things quickly, you must focus intensely without distraction. To learn, in other words is an act of Deep work.

To produce at your peak level you need to work for extended periods with full concentration on a single task free from distractions.

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