Deep Work: Rules for Focused Success in a Distracted World
Jan 2016 · Hachette UK
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One of the most valuable skills in our economy is becoming increasingly rare. If you master this skill, you'll achieve extraordinary results.
Deep Work is an indispensable guide to anyone seeking focused success in a distracted world.
'Cal Newport is exceptional in the realm of self-help authors' New York Times
'Deep work' is the ability to focus without distraction on a cognitively demanding task. Coined by author and professor Cal Newport on his popular blog Study Hacks, deep work will make you better at what you do, let you achieve more in less time and provide the sense of true fulfilment that comes from the mastery of a skill. In short, deep work is like a superpower in our increasingly competitive economy.
And yet most people, whether knowledge workers in noisy open-plan offices or creatives struggling to sharpen their vision, have lost the ability to go deep - spending their days instead in a frantic blur of email and social media, not even realising there's a better way.
A mix of cultural criticism and actionable advice, Deep Work takes the reader on a journey through memorable stories -- from Carl Jung building a stone tower in the woods to focus his mind, to a social media pioneer buying a round-trip business class ticket to Tokyo to write a book free from distraction in the air -- and surprising suggestions, such as the claim that most serious professionals should quit social media and that you should practice being bored.
Put simply: developing and cultivating a deep work practice is one of the best decisions you can make in an increasingly distracted world. This book will point the way.
Deep Work is an indispensable guide to anyone seeking focused success in a distracted world.
'Cal Newport is exceptional in the realm of self-help authors' New York Times
'Deep work' is the ability to focus without distraction on a cognitively demanding task. Coined by author and professor Cal Newport on his popular blog Study Hacks, deep work will make you better at what you do, let you achieve more in less time and provide the sense of true fulfilment that comes from the mastery of a skill. In short, deep work is like a superpower in our increasingly competitive economy.
And yet most people, whether knowledge workers in noisy open-plan offices or creatives struggling to sharpen their vision, have lost the ability to go deep - spending their days instead in a frantic blur of email and social media, not even realising there's a better way.
A mix of cultural criticism and actionable advice, Deep Work takes the reader on a journey through memorable stories -- from Carl Jung building a stone tower in the woods to focus his mind, to a social media pioneer buying a round-trip business class ticket to Tokyo to write a book free from distraction in the air -- and surprising suggestions, such as the claim that most serious professionals should quit social media and that you should practice being bored.
Put simply: developing and cultivating a deep work practice is one of the best decisions you can make in an increasingly distracted world. This book will point the way.
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Rahul Kumar
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May 1, 2022
Deep Work book best book for my life. Just finished reading this book I suggest please read this book deep Work which is the most valued in this world today. the best book l've read which has given me so much practical solutions to improve my productivity. Highly recommended for those who are in creative business and other ad well. Also, you will enjoy reading this book Deep Work. All the methods mentioned have scientific literature support. There were some things irrelevant to me because I don't use emil and I am not that involved with Computer science. But all those ideas were amazing on how to gain focus and do Deep Work which is the most valued in this world today. Maybe I was thinking in the same direction as the book suggests read this book. This book the actual problems faced while adapting the technique mentioned are already solved on next page all the methods mentioned have scientific literature support.Enjoy reading this book Deep Work general audience.I bless this book.
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March 31, 2017
My gosh!! What a thrilling and informative book. After, integrating the little rules and tactics into my working life, my skills around data journalism have improved, making me somewhat more valuable!! I have more time to do other projects, while being able to both study effectively and churn out quality (or at least improved) work. I must admit that it wasn't until I put these points into action that I saw a change... Don't just passively read, make notes and take action.
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Ajay Menon
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January 13, 2017
While this book is extremely helpful in understanding living a structured life. I'm yet to put it in action. Nonetheless it might not be for everyone due to the nature of the steps mentioned. It seems to be aimed more at the academic circles and the likes. Hence the social media bashing for some might seem harsh, specially those who make a living off it.
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About the author
Cal Newport, Ph.D., lives in Washington, DC, where he is a writer and an assistant professor of computer science at Georgetown University. He is the author of SO GOOD THEY CAN'T IGNORE YOU and three books of unconventional advice for students. He runs the popular website Study Hacks: Decoding Patterns of Success.
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