The Book Pile Deep Work by Cal Newport
Apr 5, 2021
Discover the art of boosting productivity with insights from Cal Newport's 'Deep Work.' Laugh along as the hosts share tales of a remarkable juggler and grapple with the absurdity of social perceptions. They shed light on the pitfalls of multitasking and the importance of focus, all while navigating personal distractions in quirky places like laundromats. Explore how external pressures can spark creativity, and learn strategies to prioritize meaningful work over trivial tasks for a more efficient and focused life.
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Mono-tasking
- Avoid multitasking; it reduces focus and productivity.
- Attention doesn't immediately shift between tasks, hindering performance.
The Multitasking Hiring Problem
- A study by Professor Sophie Leroy showed that interrupted work leads to poorer decisions.
- Participants who completed a task made better hiring choices than those interrupted.
Shankman's Extreme Focus
- Peter Shankman uses extreme focus techniques, like writing on international flights, to avoid distractions.
- He once flew to Tokyo and back just to write a manuscript.
