The Melissa Ambrosini Show MOMENT 16: Unlock Intense Focus & Achieve Extraordinary Results | Cal Newport
Jul 25, 2024
Bestselling author and professor Cal Newport discusses the importance of deep work versus shallow work, how to achieve intense focus, and why deep work is crucial in a competitive economy. He also shares tips on balancing inspiration with structured work for enhanced productivity.
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Deep Work vs Shallow Work
- Deep work is focusing without distraction on a cognitively demanding task that produces valuable outcomes.
- Shallow work (emails, meetings) keeps the lights on but rarely creates major value.
Flow Is Part Of Deep Work, Not All Of It
- Flow is a subset of deep work but is rare and specific to certain circumstances.
- Much deep work feels hard, resists pleasure, and doesn't produce effortless flow.
Embrace Resistance As Growth Signal
- Accept that deep work often feels difficult and resist the urge to check distractions.
- Treat mental resistance like muscle burn—it signals growth and progress.