Deep Work

Deep work is the ability to focus without distraction on a cognitively demanding task. In his book, Deep Work, author Ca... (more)

Deep work is the ability to focus without distraction on a cognitively demanding task. In his book, Deep Work, author Cal Newport flips the narrative on impact in a connected age. Rather than simply arguing that distraction is bad, he celebrates the power of its opposite. Dividing this book into two parts, he first makes the case that in almost any profession, cultivating a deep work ethic will produce massive benefits. He then presents a rigorous training regimen, presented as a series of four "rules," for transforming your mind and habits to support this skill. A mix of cultural criticism and actionable advice, DEEP WORK takes the reader on a journey through memorable stories-from Carl Jung building a stone tower in the woods to focus his mind, to a social media pioneer buying a round-trip business class ticket to Tokyo to write a book free from distraction in the air. DEEP WORK is an indispensable guide to anyone seeking focused success in a distracted world. (less)