The Value of Deep Work in the Digital Economy

Jason Ben quit his $40,000-a-year job as a financial consultant to become a computer developer. He learned new skills and quickly became the top student in his class at an elite university. The deep work he did paid off with him landing a high-paying Silicon Valley startup position. David Frum: Deep work is not some nostalgic affectation of writers and early 20th century philosophers. It's instead a skill that has great value today.