We don't want to just have the expectation of suddenly, hey, I'm going to do some deep work right now and expect it to happen. If you're just expecting that you'll be going through your day and say, I don't have much to do and I'm really in the mood to concentrate, you're not going to get much done. There's a variety of options. It just depends on what makes the most sense for your particular circumstances.
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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