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Ep. 270: Depth vs. Distraction

Deep Questions with Cal Newport

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Deep Work Rituals: Optimizing Focus and Productivity

This chapter explores the importance of deep work rituals in preparing the mind for focused work. It discusses the benefits of a deep work ritual and provides examples such as clearing the desk and doing breathing exercises. Additionally, it explores the concept of shallow work rituals and how they can make tasks feel easier.

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