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Deep Work: Rules for Focused Success in a Distracted World Kindle Edition

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AN AMAZON BEST BOOK OF 2O16 PICK IN BUSINESS & LEADERSHIP

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Master one of our economy’s most rare skills and achieve groundbreaking results with this “exciting” book (Daniel H. Pink) from an “exceptional” author (New York Times Book Review).

Deep work is the ability to focus without distraction on a cognitively demanding task. It's a skill that allows you to quickly master complicated information and produce better results in less time. Deep Work will make you better at what you do and provide the sense of true fulfillment that comes from craftsmanship. In short, deep work is like a super power in our increasingly competitive twenty-first century economy. And yet, most people have lost the ability to go deep-spending their days instead in a frantic blur of e-mail and social media, not even realizing there's a better way.

In Deep Work, author and professor Cal Newport flips the narrative on impact in a connected age. Instead of arguing distraction is bad, he instead 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.

1. Work Deeply
2. Embrace Boredom
3. Quit Social Media
4. Drain the Shallows

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-and no-nonsense advice, such as the claim that most serious professionals should quit social media and that you should practice being bored. Deep Work is an indispensable guide to anyone seeking focused success in a distracted world.
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  1. The Deep Work Hypothesis: The ability to perform deep work is becoming increasingly rare at exactly the same time it is becoming increasingly valuable in our economy. As a consequence, the few who cultivate this skill, and then make it the core of their working life, will thrive.
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"As a presence on the page, Newport is exceptional in the realm of self-help authors."―New York Times Book Review"DEEP WORK accomplishes two considerable tasks: One is putting out a wealth of concrete practices for the ambitious, without relying on gauzy clichés. The second is that Mr. Newport resists the corporate groupthink of constant connectivity without seeming like a curmudgeon."―Wall Street Journal"As automation and outsourcing reshape the workplace, what new skill do we need? The ability to do deep work. Cal Newport's exciting new book is an introduction and guide to the kind of intense concentration in a distraction-free environment that results in fast, powerful learning and performance. Think of it as calisthenics for your mind-and start your exercise program today."―Daniel H. Pink, author of Drive and To Sell Is Human"DEEP WORK makes a compelling case for cultivating intense focus, and offers immediately actionable steps for infusing more of it into our lives."―Adam M. Grant, author of Give and Take"Cal Newport is a clear voice in a sea of noise, bringing science and passion in equal measure. We don't need more clicks, more cats, and more emojis. We need brave work, work that happens when we refuse to avert our eyes."―Seth Godin, author of What to Do When It's Your Turn"Cal Newport offers the most well-informed and astute collection of practical advice I have seen for reclaiming one's mental powers."―Matthew B. Crawford, author of The World Beyond Your Head"Just when you think you already know this stuff, DEEP WORK hits you with surprisingly unique and useful insights. Rule #3 alone, with its discussion of the 'Any-Benefit' mind-set, is worth the price of this book."―Derek Sivers, founder, Sivers.org"Here lies a playbook for professionals of all stripes to achieve true differentiation in a crowded talent marketplace. Cal Newport's latest shows why he is one of the most provocative thinkers on the future of work."―Ben Casnocha, co-author of The Start-Up Of You"In this strong self-help book, Newport declares that the habits of modern professionals-checking email at all hours, rushing from meeting to meeting, and valuing multitasking above all else-only stand in the way of truly valuable work."―Publisher's Weekly"[A] worthwhile distraction."―ValueWalk"Deep work is the killer app of the knowledge economy: it is only by concentrating intensely that you can master a difficult discipline or solve a demanding problem."―The Economist"This is a deep, not shallow, book which can enrich your life."―The Globe and Mail"A wonderfully entangled, intertwined, and erudite series of strategies, philosophies, disciplines, and techniques to sharpen your focus and dive deep into your work."―800-CEO-READ"DEEP WORK is now one of my all-time favorite books, and I'm not joking when I say it was a life-changing read for me. I think it can be for you too."―Brett McKay, author of The Art of Manliness"What emerges most powerfully is the sense that it's wrong to think of deep work as one more thing you've got to try to cram into your schedule. Truly committing to it, Newport suggests, transforms the rest of your time - so you'll crank through shallow work faster, be more present in your home life, and eliminate time wasted switching between tasks. Depth, in short, isn't at odds with a full life - it facilitates it. I'm persuaded."―Oliver Burkeman, The Guardian

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Cal Newport, Ph.D., lives in Washington, DC, where he is a writer and an assistant professor of computer science at Georgetown University. He also runs the popular website Study Hacks: Decoding Patterns of Success. This is his fifth book.

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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Grand Central Publishing; 1st edition (Jan. 5 2016)
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Cal Newport is an Associate Professor of Computer Science at Georgetown University who writes for general audiences about the intersections of culture and technology. He is the author of eight books, including, most recently, Slow Productivity, A World Without Email, Digital Minimalism, and Deep Work. These titles include multiple New York Times bestsellers and have been published in over 40 languages. Newport is also a contributing writer for The New Yorker and the host of the Deep Questions podcast.

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Danny
5.0 out of 5 stars A fantastic read
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Newport is such a terrific writer. This book was a pleasure to read and easy absorb the concepts
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5.0 out of 5 stars Very useful
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Great book, found it very applicable and helpful. I recommend it to everyone.
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4.0 out of 5 stars Motivating, worthwhile read—a bit light on substance.
Reviewed in Canada on August 25, 2016
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This book is a worthwhile read, though despite its name it is a pretty light read too. Don't expect much data behind many of the points being made—his points are often backed up by general things he read in other books, by anecdotes—e.g., be like this blacksmith, or don't use Twitter because Malcolm Gladwell doesn't (he does)—or not backed up at all. It still seems like the author's fleshing out this idea.

But, all that being said, there's some good stuff in there and I found it a good motivation to a) pare down on distractions while doing meaningful tasks (not just working), 2) be aware of the effect (as it happens) of a simple distraction to my productivity, and 3) realize that productivity gains through focus is a bit of an "all-or-nothing" approach. The real gains come with a real commitment to focus.
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Rekha Ladhar
5.0 out of 5 stars Excellence of deep focus
Reviewed in Canada on June 10, 2023
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This is life changing books and i have several books i want to study my my heart brings me back to this book to read it unleashed my brain to recognize the power of deep focus that i never knew and no one could ever told me about this thanks a lot
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5.0 out of 5 stars A World of Distractions
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This is the difference between past genius from current genius. Why they accomplished so much in the past in all forms of knowledge and skills as compared to the present. This book says it all. Am curious to know the other side of zero distractions in this current World of apps.
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4.0 out of 5 stars Great read
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Very well written with interesting resources and sources.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Life changing
Reviewed in Canada on March 11, 2023
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This is one of the most useful books I have read in a long time. I couldn’t put it down. I can’t believe how productive I am now, I’m a new kind of tired at the end of the day and I am getting so much done both at work and home. I can’t wait to see how much I improve as I further develop my skills of deep work
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Thiago Liguori Feliciano da Silva
5.0 out of 5 stars Ótima leitura
Reviewed in Brazil on March 26, 2023
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Este livro mostra um lado importante do trabalho com alto nível de concentração, algo que acabamos perdendo com a era digital e notificações infinitas.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Perfekt für jeden der auf der Arbeit etwas erreichen möchte
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Super Buch um eine neue Sicht auf das Arbeiten zu bekommen
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Harshdeep Mehta
5.0 out of 5 stars Deep Work is a Good Work.
Reviewed in India on April 1, 2024
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Book-Level: Intermediate.

Deep Work introduces the difference between Shallow and Deepk work. Though I read recommended The Shallow book first, this book does add more details and guide for Deep Work.

Few noteworthy points.
- Deep Work is a Good Work.
- Right to protect your attention.
- Process to evaluate Networking Tools, and Quit them as needed.
- Fix scheduled mindset.
- Sender Filter

Many ideas suggested on the book are worthy enough to try.

Recommend to pass on to next generation, as they are going to need this big time. And, worthy of reread.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Un classico
Reviewed in Italy on March 17, 2024
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Libro estremamente famoso nel suo genere, si conferma un ottimo acquisto.
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3.0 out of 5 stars Overall good
Reviewed in Belgium on December 19, 2023
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The book is definitely very interesting. However, it's sometimes poorly written.
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