Summary: Deep Work by Cal Newport: Rules for Focused Success in a Distracted Wor

by Goldmine Reads

This book summary is created for individuals who want to flesh out the important contents and are too busy to go through the entire book. This book is not intended to replace the original book. Do more in less time. Get rid of your distraction addiction with Calvin Newport's compelling Deep Work. As an assistant professor of computer science at Georgetown University. In his fourth book, Newport defines deep work as the capacity for intense focus free of all distractions. In the first part of this book, Newport defines the concept of deep work and its value to one's personal life and professional career. Newport also argues that deep work is applicable to almost anyone, in any line of work because it is more about resolve and commitment. In the latter part of the book, Newport reveals the set of rules one has to follow to successfully transition from a fruitless, superficial life to one full of depth and meaning. Cal Newport's Deep Work will help you excel at what you do, achieve your peak productivity, and give you a sense of fulfillment like never before. Outperform the rest. Drown out the noise, and get ready to go deep. Wait no more, take action and get this book now!

Genres: Nonfiction

38 pages, Paperback

Published May 15, 2017

Reviews

[Moss_Z · Rating 5 out of 5]

This books needs more recognition. The book is like an advocate of CONCENTRATION and why it is necessary today, as it also is becoming a fading practice. The author mentions few other books, which are amazing ones, to support his idea by giving us no excuse to not make concentration our top priority. If anybody wants to elevate his or her perception on importance of CONCENTRATION this book makes the way

[Jinan · Rating 3 out of 5]

Short enough to read in a hour or two, yet has enough content to punch the message through.

Speaks of the importance of deep work, and how it is such an underrated yet needed skill.

[Richard Angelus · Rating 4 out of 5]

I confess Deep Work is easy to read but very hard to practice. If it’s easy, everyone will do it…. but the fact is, most of us don’t. Yet, we must! Newport emphasizes, “To remain valuable in our economy, therefore, you must master the art of quickly learning complicated things. This task requires deep work. If you don’t cultivate this ability, you’re likely to fall behind as technology advances.”

What separates Carl Jung and Albert Einstein from the rest of their other genius contemporaries? Their ability to think deeply. What separates Stephen King and J.K. Rowling from other amazing novelists? Their commitment to Deep Work. “Human beings, it seems,” writes Newport, “are at their best when immersed deeply in something challenging.”

To read my review of Cal Newport's Deep Work: Rules for Focused Success in a Distracted World (2016), CLICK HERE: https://www.richardangelus.me/2019/02...

[Jeff Birk · Rating 5 out of 5]

I read this full book years ago and am glad to have brushed up on the main points in my Headspace app summaries. The main point I need to remember is to set my timer, focus on one work task for a certain length of time and eliminate all distractions while doing so. Also, there is no such thing as multi-tasking. Doing so gives the illusion of getting a lot done when in fact you're just doing a lot of shallow busywork.

[Rizwan]

Focus on what matters and reduce to a bear minimum what is necessary but of low value. Do this by tracking your deep work (the definition of which is that which it would be hard to train a bright recent graduate to do in a short time), scheduling your time, removing distractions from life such as social media. Don’t fall for the ‘any good’ trap (example being the Hay baler for the farmer).

[Jim · Rating 5 out of 5]

Great method for how to be successful.
How to Perform Deep Work
To achieve deep work, you will need to follow four principles:
Four principles
1. You must engage in deep work itself
2. Learn how to embrace, rather than avoid “boredom”
3. Have a plan to “quit social media”
4. You should definitely have a plan to “drain the shallows”

[Samantha · Rating 5 out of 5]

Read the full book by Carl Newport. A very inspiring work. Created a mission plan around it to better my work quality and time spent. It's incredibly disturbing to realize how addicted I am to my phone, email, and notifications.
"I want to live the focused life, because it's the best life there is."

[Fowad Ijaz · Rating 4 out of 5]

Synopsis: - disconnect from social media at least 30 days, see if you miss it.
- memorize a pack of cards
- regiment your day strictly to prevent useless things from happening
- to do valuable work you need to go deep
- depth is a skill that is more and more valuable and becoming more and more scarceReview: Pretty good book, I will try to implement

[Alícia · Rating 4 out of 5]

Interesting, inspiring. It can get you to interesting places if you are looking for self reflection and re-thinking your productive process. Nice and positive. Easy start: throw your smartphone out the window. Good luck.

[Andrew]

Newport argues that much of moder "knowledge workers" tasks are shallow work that should be replaced with as much deep work as possible.

[Krishna's Arrangement · Rating 5 out of 5]

Precise and the best summary out there.