Deep Work

Many modern knowledge workers today spend the majority of their mental energy battling distractions and interruptions, whether it's the constant beeping of devices, noisy open offices, or the difficulty of deciding what deserves our attention the most.

When Cal Newport coined the term "Deep Work" in his popular blog in 2012, he quickly realized that the concept resonated with many. Most of us, on the other hand, are painfully familiar with shallow work – we scroll distractedly through our workload and never get to the important aspects. Newport began to explore the methods and mindsets that promote a practice of distraction-free productivity at work, and now in "Deep Work," he shows how anyone can achieve this elusive state.

Through insightful portraits of both historical and contemporary thinkers, academics, and leaders in technology, science, and culture, along with their habits related to Deep Work, Newport shares an inspiring collection of tools to extract every last drop of value from our intellectual potential. He explains why mastering this shift in work practices is crucial for anyone who wants to stay at the top in a complex information economy and how to systematically train the mind to focus. Simply put, developing and maintaining a Deep Work practice is one of the best decisions we can make in an increasingly distracting world.