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cassiekayvazquez's review against another edition
3.0
I am struggling with whether I dislike this book or if I dislike my lack of commitment to deep work. Reading this book and “How to Break Up With Your Phone” in the same month was illuminating and many of the ideas proposed in each book are complimentary. I also liked his references to one of my favorite books, “Getting Things Done”. I may reconsider and come back to my star rating on this one
kitkat962's review against another edition
4.0
Quite a self-help book that focus more on the practicalities, rather than empty promises and platitudes. He even pointed out several working styles (that seemed totally contrasting each other) could be attributed to deep work doctrines and acknowledges the outliers. It took me forever to read through the first part (why deep work), but the latter is much easier to consumed (and hopefully, implemented in near future)
sarahknits's review against another edition
informative
slow-paced
2.5
It wasn’t until the last third that it addressed actionable and realistic steps. I’d love to take two weeks away from my life to think deeply, but that’s unlikely to happen. Also, aside from JK Rowling, all of the examples were men. I would have appreciated more diverse representation.
goel_1996's review against another edition
4.0
I am a big fan of Cal Newport. I am fascinated how he is able to live a simple ordinary life in spite being involved in so many projects.
Deep work is a real thing and the only thing that can provide us true satisfaction.
But today, we love to live with distractions, posting updates on social media or checking emails. It provides us a pseudo sense of busyness or productivity. These shallow tasks are of little value and can be done by anyone.
One thing to worry is the importance these shallow tasks are being given in corporate world. People doing these type of tasks are often appreciated while others who do valuable work get ignored. So people are being motivated to do these simple, easy tasks which gives you recognition.
Deep Work is rare. I feel all the methods suggested by Cal can become too overwhelming to be followed by an average person. But if we start with the process eventually we will end up doing much better work.
Doing better work is the answer to happy satisfied life.
Deep work is a real thing and the only thing that can provide us true satisfaction.
But today, we love to live with distractions, posting updates on social media or checking emails. It provides us a pseudo sense of busyness or productivity. These shallow tasks are of little value and can be done by anyone.
One thing to worry is the importance these shallow tasks are being given in corporate world. People doing these type of tasks are often appreciated while others who do valuable work get ignored. So people are being motivated to do these simple, easy tasks which gives you recognition.
Deep Work is rare. I feel all the methods suggested by Cal can become too overwhelming to be followed by an average person. But if we start with the process eventually we will end up doing much better work.
Doing better work is the answer to happy satisfied life.
aeclark12's review against another edition
5.0
Important observations about our relationship with technology from someone in the field -- a computer scientist.
jon30sch's review against another edition
informative
inspiring
lighthearted
reflective
medium-paced
4.75