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Deep Work: Rules for Focused Success in a Distracted World Paperback – 5 Jan. 2016

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One of the most valuable skills in our economy is becoming increasingly rare. If you master this skill, you'll achieve extraordinary results.

Deep Work is an indispensable guide to anyone seeking focused success in a distracted world.

'Cal Newport is exceptional in the realm of self-help authors' New York Times

'Deep work' is the ability to focus without distraction on a cognitively demanding task. Coined by author and professor Cal Newport on his popular blog Study Hacks, deep work will make you better at what you do, let you achieve more in less time and provide the sense of true fulfilment that comes from the mastery of a skill. In short, deep work is like a superpower in our increasingly competitive economy.

And yet most people, whether knowledge workers in noisy open-plan offices or creatives struggling to sharpen their vision, have lost the ability to go deep - spending their days instead in a frantic blur of email and social media, not even realising there's a better way.

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 surprising suggestions, such as the claim that most serious professionals should quit social media and that you should practice being bored.

Put simply: developing and cultivating a deep work practice is one of the best decisions you can make in an increasingly distracted world. This book will point the way.

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'Truly committing to deep work... transforms the rest of your time...' Oliver Burkeman

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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

Engaging and substantive ... 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. ― The 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.

DEEP WORK makes a compelling case for cultivating intense focus, and offers immediately actionable steps for infusing more of it into our lives.

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.

Cal Newport offers the most well-informed and astute collection of practical advice I have seen for reclaiming one's mental powers.

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.

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.

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

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.

A fascinating book by American university professor Cal Newport... he provides excellent practical strategies for overcoming modern distractions ― Jewish Chronicle

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

Deep Work makes a compelling case for cultivating intense focus, and offers immediately actionable steps for infusing more of it into our lives.

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Publisher ‏ : ‎ Piatkus; 1st edition (5 Jan. 2016)
Language ‏ : ‎ English
Paperback ‏ : ‎ 304 pages
ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0349411905
ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0349411903
Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 2.5 x 15.1 x 23.3 cm

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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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Customers find the book provides insightful and practical advice on deep work. They find it easy to read and well-structured. The book teaches them how to stay focused and productive without getting distracted. It helps them improve their time management skills and work flow. Many readers describe the book as engaging and interesting. However, some feel the pacing is slow and lacks substance.

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"Most informative and up to date book I’ve ever read. Thanks to you I understand how ineffective the current system in the UK state schools is." Read more

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I really resonated with this book. I work in software, and even though my job requires a lot of hard thinking and problem solving, I find myself constantly distracted by a work culture which seems to think it's ok to be perpetually interrupted.

This book has been my guiding light and adopting even half of what it recommends is challenging, but very worthwhile.

If you read "So Good They Can't Ignore You" you might remember Cal Newport highlights the need to develop "career capital", that is, hard-earned rare and valuable skills, which enable you to get a meaningful / satisfying job.

This book is a substantial part of the answer to the question of: "how do I get rare and valuable skills?".

Newport starts the book by arguing quite convincingly that deep work is not only increasingly rare, but increasingly valuable. But let's rewind a bit, what is "deep" work?

Deep work is defined as working in a very focused manner, free from distractions, intensely concentrating on something that hopefully yields a valuable outcome. The output need not be something physical, it could be an insight, an idea, or a skill. Think of straining your brain to solve a puzzle versus copy and pasting things while chatting to a colleague. The former is deep, the latter shallow.

Deep work is becoming increasingly rare because of our work culture's obsession with "connectivity", open plan offices, and social media. Why are we destroying our ability to work deeply then? Some things stand out, like the fact that it is hard to get metrics for how these things make us less productive, how hard it is to quantify the productivity of a knowledge worker, and how we tend to jump on the latest tech without thinking about alternatives / downsides.

The case is made for deep work becoming increasingly valuable partly because of these distractions: if you can do it, you will stand out. But it's also valuable because of what it leads to: mastery of hard skills, and valuable output.

Apart from these extrinsic benefits deep work is also intrinsically meaningful. It can cultivate a sense of craftsmanship and can lead to the fulfilling "flow" state.

After the "what" and the "why" the rest of the book focuses on the "how".

Lots of useful ideas and techniques are explored here. The general theme is do what you can and be thoughtful about how you spend your day.

For example identify how you can do deep work: is it possible for you to go to the woods for the weekend, or (like most busy people with jobs) do you have some morning/evening time to use well?

Make good routines / rituals. Schedule distractions and make focus your default state. Quit (or reduce your time on) social media. Adopt tech with a more critical mindset. Be less available on email etc.

To conclude, this book is a shining light in the fog of modern work practices. If you are an attention deprived knowledge worker, it will likely help you a lot. But I can see it benefitting a wider class of people, because our ability to focus is so important.

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Benedict Tan
A much needed work in an age of distraction and instant gratification.
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At its core, Newport’s thesis is simple: in the (current) knowledge economy, where a person’s creativity – of which something machines are incapable – is his/her greatest asset, the need to focus and concentrated (what Newport calls ‘Deep Work’) is what enables that person to produce real value.

This is especially pertinent in a time dominated by instant gratification and endless distractions, where we often value speed over quality, efficiency over effectiveness.

Newport’s book is divided into two parts: the first builds his case for why Deep Work is important; the second consists of various ‘rules’ to implement Deep Work into one’s life.

The book is a good read – neither unnecessarily technical, nor just fluff and a collection of internet wisdom. He cites many examples which help concretise his suggested approaches.

I found the book particularly helpful because he has a well-thought-out structure. The book’s flow is good as well. It is extremely practical and as I read it, I found myself evaluating how I used my time. It won’t be easy implementing everything he suggests in the book (and it might not work for everyone), but I think the core issues he covers are solid. My work and personal lives have benefited from reading this book. I’ve become a bit more disciplined and careful with how I use my time. It’s a process of two steps forward, one step back but I can already see progress.

Another positive is Newport’s assessment of our current society’s relationship to distractions. He helped me to review habits in my life that weren’t good. I also started to listen to Fast Company’s ‘Secrets of the Most Productive People’ podcast which helped to consolidate the lessons I learned from this book.

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very enjoyable, harder to implement
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I really enjoyed this book. The basic premise and how it’s supported, along with practical steps, make a ton of sense. My only question is how to apply it to my work. I’m not a writer or creator of any kind. I lead teams, so a huge part of my role is communicating, supporting, making decisions, etc. A lot of that doesn’t seem to fit with this model, so I’m left wondering what to do with it. Anyway, well worth a read, especially if you are primarily writing/creating in some way.

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Most informative and up to date book I’ve ever read. Thanks to you I understand how ineffective the current system in the UK state schools is.

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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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RAJESH BARAPATRE
The very interesting book and also helpfull
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This book is very helpful for students those who suffer from the distraction. This make a complete case for cultivating focus,and offers immediately actionable steps. The language of the book is very easy to read.

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This book is very helpful for students those who suffer from the distraction. This make a complete case for cultivating focus,and offers immediately actionable steps. The language of the book is very easy to read.

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Sehr gutes Buch. Kann ich nur empfehlen.

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The book is definitely very interesting. However, it's sometimes poorly written.

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Très bon livre
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Excellent livre que présente du bon sens.
Rien de révolutionnaire mais très agréable à lire et à se servir pour de la réflexion profonde.
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