The book is all about how to approach those and try them out. You mentioned earlier monk mode morning. How does that apply? Because I know some people might think, wait, what is that? Yeah, that's an example of that rhythmic philosophy where this is just the time when I work every week, I don't even think about it. It turns out that people don't need you to be accessible all the time. What upsets people is if it's unpredictable whether or not they can reach you.
Cal Newport is an Associate Professor of Computer Science at Georgetown University, and the author most recently of Deep Work, a book which argues that focus is the new I.Q. in the modern workplace, and So Good They Can’t Ignore You, a book which debunks the long-held belief that “follow your passion” is good advice.
In addition to studying the theoretical foundations of our digital age as a professor, Newport also writes about the impact of these technologies on the world of work.
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