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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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.
Put another way, ...
What Deep Work Is
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
Historically, psychologists used to refe...
4. Do Deep Work / Avoid Half-Work or Shallow Work
Deep work is a term developed by Cal Newport, stating that all intellectual activities should be performed in a state of distraction-free concentration that pushes your cognitive capabilities to their limit.
On the other side deep work is “half-work” or “shallow work”. That...
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