Deep Work

Authors: Cal Newport

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Key Ideas

1. Deep work is the ability to focus without distraction on a cognitively demanding task, and it is becoming increasingly rare in our attention-diverted world. In order to thrive in the knowledge economy, one must cultivate the ability to do deep work. 2. Shallow work, on the other hand, consists of non-cognitively demanding tasks that do not create much value and can be easily replicated. Shallow work often dominates our workday and prevents us from accomplishing meaningful tasks. 3. Attention residue is when our thoughts remain on a previous task even after we switch our attention to somethi....
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Quiz

1. What is the definition of deep work?

The ability to focus without distraction on a cognitively demanding task

The ability to work for long hours without taking breaks

The ability to multitask and switch between tasks quickly

The ability to complete shallow work tasks efficiently

2. What is the opposite of deep work?

Flow work

Shallow work

Focused work

Multitasking

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