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Deep Work
Cal Newport
Computer Scientist
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Cal Newport.
Cal Newport (born 1982) is an American computer scientist, university lecturer and writer, and the author of Deep Work.
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Rules for Focused Success in a Distracted World
Deep Work
Cal Newport
Productivity · 2016
Deep Work
Rules for Focused Success in a Distracted World
Cal Newport argues that the ability to focus without distraction is rare and valuable, and shows how to build it into your work and life.
Three big ideas
- Deep work mattersLong stretches of focused effort produce your best and most valuable work.
- Shallow work crowds it outEmail, meetings and quick tasks feel busy but rarely move the needle.
- Schedule focusBlock time for deep work in advance and protect it like an appointment.
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