Deep Work: Rules for Focused Success in a Distracted World

by Cal Newport

Cal Newport introduces the concept of "deep work"—the ability to focus without distraction on a cognitively demanding task. He argues that this skill is becoming increasingly rare and, therefore, increasingly valuable in the modern economy. The book provides a rigorous training regimen, comprising four rules, to help readers cultivate a deep work habit and minimize "shallow work," such as emails and social media, which fragment our attention and limit our creative potential.

• Format

  Digital First Edition

• Language

  English

• Age rating

  Age 16+

• Published

  Published 2016

• Tags

  Brain development, Motivation, Personal effectiveness