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- Herausgeber: Goldmine Reads
- Kategorie: Ratgeber
- Sprache: Englisch
This book summary is created for individuals who want to flesh out the important contents and are too busy to go through the entire original 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 book: Deep Work. Cal Newport is 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!
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Veröffentlichungsjahr: 2018
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DEEP WORK
Summarized For Busy People
Rules for Focused Success in a Distracted World
Based on the Book by Cal Newport
Goldmine Reads
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TABLE OF CONTENT
Introduction
Chapter 1: The Value of Deep Work
High-Skilled Workers
Superstars
The Owners
Chapter 2: Joining the Groups
Learn Things Quickly with Deep Work
Producing Elite-Level Work
Chapter 3: The Rarity of Deep Work
Least Resistance
Busyness vs. Productivity
The Internet: A Seductive Ideology
Chapter 4: The Meaningful Impact of Deep Work
The Neurological Argument
The Psychological Argument
The Philosophical Argument
Chapter 5: Rule #1
Working in Depth
Monastic Philosophy of Scheduling Deep Work
Bimodal Philosophy of Scheduling Deep Work
Rhythmic Philosophy of Scheduling Deep Work
Journalistic Philosophy of Scheduling Deep Work
Chapter 6: Rule #2
Take a Break from Focus, Not Distraction
Productive Meditation
Chapter 7: Rule #3
The Any-Benefit Approach
The Craftsman Approach
The Law of the Vital Few
Quit Social Media for 30 Days
Chapter 8: Rule #4
Schedule Your Whole Day
Conclusion and Analysis
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Introduction
Deep work pertains to functioning in a state of absolute concentration with no distractions. Such conditions enable maximization of one’s cognitive capacity, and thus stimulate better performance for the task at hand. For example, take Carl Jung and his frequent retreats to the Bollingen Tower. Jung often departed from his normal routine and sought sanctuary in a village near Lake Zurich. Bollingen was where Jung retreated to keep away from the distractions of his daily life. This retreat, however, was not a holiday getaway. Jung used these times alone with himself to concentrate on his work. Such method allowed Jung to produce comprehensive analyses and eventually establish his renowned school of thought — analytical psychology. He employed the concept of deep work and thus made great advances on his career.
Carl Jung was not the only genius to apply the idea of deep work. Woody Allen, Michel deMontaigne, and Mark Twain all have gone on retreats to finish their masterpieces. Bill Gates has been known to detach himself from society to work with full concentration and minimal distractions. He is noted to go on "Think Weeks" which were weeklong retreats he would take twice a year to detach himself from society and focus on thinking and reading.
It is important to consider the fact that even some geniuses delve into deep work because this practice challenges today's connotations of success. It is remarkable that people who choose to take a step back from modern technology and daily distractions actually become more successful in their chosen fields. The modern times have developed the misconception that social media, electronic mail, text messaging, and other networking tools intended to connect you to the world will help get you ahead in your career. On the contrary, influential people of the contemporary times battle this belief by succeeding in their careers despite cutting off these networking tools.
One's gnawing need to feel connected to society and the people around them imposes a condition of divided attention. Such state inhibits them to put full concentration and a hundred percent effort into the task at hand. Shallow work — the opposite of deep work — is the simplest form of work wherein the task is completed yet nothing novel or useful is created. Disconnecting from the world, even in short periods of time, can help one in paying full attention to the work in front of them and advance further in their field.
It is believed that it is more difficult for people accustomed to shallow work to perform deep work, even if it is only a conscious decision to do so. Shallow work and the distractions that accompany it are thought to inhibit one's capacity to achieve great levels of concentration. The modern society does nothing to aid this problem, as the common workplace is full of distractions even without the social media. It can be said that trying to stay connected implies negative effects on deep work. As for people who've successfully transitioned from shallow to deep work, remarkable progress can be noted in their line of work. For successful transition, one has to commit fully to the practice of deep work and refuse the insistent call of distractions.
Progress does not come without work. For progress, original and complex ideas must be learned through intense levels of concentration. This is where deep work comes into play. With advancements on technology — for example, consider computer programming — and business, multiple industries keep up by adapting to the changes and learning the new concepts. When one fails to keep up, they become obsolete.
The rarity of deep work is another advantage. To produce high-quality outputs, you must be above and beyond shallow work. The practice of deep work gives you an edge because it helps you outwit everyone else. In the unending race to the top, this practice gives you the ability to eliminate the competition. Through deep work, you become the competition.
