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Deep Work
Rules for Focused Success in a Distracted World
Book • 2016
In 'Deep Work', Cal Newport argues that the ability to perform deep work—professional activities in a state of distraction-free concentration—is becoming increasingly valuable in our economy.
The book is divided into two parts: the first part explains why deep work is valuable, rare, and meaningful, while the second part presents four rules to transform your mind and habits to support this skill.
These rules include 'Work Deeply', 'Embrace Boredom', 'Quit Social Media', and 'Drain the Shallows'.
Newport provides actionable advice and examples from various successful individuals to help readers master the skill of deep work and achieve groundbreaking results.
The book is divided into two parts: the first part explains why deep work is valuable, rare, and meaningful, while the second part presents four rules to transform your mind and habits to support this skill.
These rules include 'Work Deeply', 'Embrace Boredom', 'Quit Social Media', and 'Drain the Shallows'.
Newport provides actionable advice and examples from various successful individuals to help readers master the skill of deep work and achieve groundbreaking results.
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Mentioned in 337 episodes
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Andrew Huberman as an excellent book on deep work and the impact of technology on productivity.
Andrew Huberman as an excellent book on deep work and the impact of technology on productivity.
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ADHD & How Anyone Can Improve Their Focus
Drew Burney mentions Cal Newport’s timeboxing journal as part of his time management system.
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How to Stop Procrastinating
Mentioned by 
Ali Abdaal as one of 
Cal Newport 's books, highlighting its popularity in the productivity niche.
Ali Abdaal as one of Cal Newport 's books, highlighting its popularity in the productivity niche.
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Cal Newport: Lifestyle Design, Slow Productivity and Contrarian Writing
Mentioned by Andrew Huberman while discussing the negative effects of context switching on the brain.
Andrew Huberman while discussing the negative effects of context switching on the brain.1,689 snips
How to Increase Motivation & Drive
Mentioned by Cal Newport as his book where 
David Dewane 's 'eudaimonia machine' concept is featured.
Cal Newport as his book where David Dewane 's 'eudaimonia machine' concept is featured.
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IN-DEPTH: Architecting a Deep Life (w/ David Dewane)
Mentioned by Cal Newport as one of his books, focusing on the importance of deep work for productivity and focus.
Cal Newport as one of his books, focusing on the importance of deep work for productivity and focus.1,125 snips
Ep. 286: Rethinking Self Help
