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Deep Work
by Cal Newport
Year: 2024
Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Key Takeaways
- •Deep work is becoming increasingly rare and valuable
- •Cultivate the ability to focus without distraction
- •Schedule deep work sessions deliberately
- •Minimize shallow work and context switching
Cal Newport makes a compelling case for the importance of focused, undistracted work in our hyper-connected world. As a software engineer, the concept of deep work resonates strongly - the best code and solutions come from sustained, focused effort.
The book provides practical strategies for cultivating deep work habits, from scheduling techniques to environment design. It's transformed how I approach my most important work.