Cal Newport on Distractions, Focus and Deep Work
Beyond the To-Do List - Productivity for Work and Life
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The Importance of Concentration in the Knowledge Economy
Craftsmanship is very valuable in the knowledge economy. If you don't know how to use a computer, you're going to be in trouble in the economy. We've got an always on mentality and we know they're bad. I'm trying to make it concrete to be able to concentrate intensely. It's like being able to program a computer. It's hard, it's valuable. You do this, you become more valuable. And there again, right there, it's that direct tie in back to honing the deep work skill"
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