Deep work is not something you can kind of do on a whim. You have to treat the sessions with respect and recognize that they're very difficult thing you're asking your mind to do. But having a big ritual is important. Having a system for how you schedule it is important. And when I'm done, it's time to think deeply.
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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