Deep Work Quotes

“We can see that for the deep work to continue, trying to prove one's worth to the chorus of jealous hags is pointless.”
― Clarissa Pinkola Estés, Women Who Run With the Wolves

“Be disciple of depth in shallow world.”
― Cal Newport, Deep Work: Rules for Focused Success in a Distracted World

“That concentrating intently on anything is very hard work.”
― David Foster Wallace, Infinite Jest

“Different looks like building up the motivation, determination, and mental energy to knock out 15 hours of deep work and then call it a day. This either never happens or you end up burnt out for the rest of the week.”
― Dexter A. Daniels, Consistent, Not Different: Why We Stray from the Path and Reasons to Return

“When you focus only on what your work offers you, it makes you hyperaware of what you don’t like about it, leading to chronic unhappiness.”
― Cal Newport, So Good They Can't Ignore You: Why Skills Trump Passion in the Quest for Work You Love

“Assimilation is the process by which your inner work takes root in how your self-as-leader shows up in your day to day.”
― Natalie K. Pickering, Leading Becomes You: A Real-World Framework for Leading from the Inside Out

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― Deep Work

“How to Practice Deep Work 2025 Every Day
Building a DeepWork habit doesn’t happen overnight — it requires discipline, structure, and the right mindset. Here are some practical ways to start:

1. Schedule DeepWork Sessions
Set aside specific hours each day for distraction-free work. Even 90 minutes of focused effort can produce impressive results.
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― Deep Work 2025