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3.98 AVERAGE
3.98 AVERAGE
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informative
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medium-paced
Deep Work is an exceptional book. I think it articulates something that we all sort of know on some level. We aren't paying enough attention to what we do with our attention.
I've been convinced by this book that I need to take a serious look at how I schedule my days. I seriously hate scheduling at an instinctive level. But when Newport argues that a well-optimized schedule can help you produce higher quality work in a shorter time frame, it's frustratingly hard to ignore.
I've been convinced by this book that I need to take a serious look at how I schedule my days. I seriously hate scheduling at an instinctive level. But when Newport argues that a well-optimized schedule can help you produce higher quality work in a shorter time frame, it's frustratingly hard to ignore.
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inspiring
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The first section, the "why" of deep work, was mind-numbingly boring to someone who already understands why deep work is good and is already on board with the concept. I eventually skipped to part two, the "how", and on reading the first of the rules, realised that deep work is incompatible with the sort of work I do, since part of my job is to collaborate with my company. Newport over-advocates for falling off the map to do "good work", when that simply isn't possible for most people.
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It turns out I am already doing a lot of deep work, so that was a nice surprise!
Anyway, this book follows similar ideas to the Digital Minimalism from the same author, but it is vastly inferior to it in everything. It is less concise, it rambles on too much and the points overstay their welcome. It is less relatable, author feels less connected to his audience and you can feel that success has affacted their outlook. The book feature less average Joe's and girl next doors and more Carl Jung's and Bill Gates.
It is all more idea focused instead of practical approach focused, do it ends up feeling like a collection of ideas that doesn't stick as much
I'll give it a higher rating than I feel like I should give, because it is more valuable if you haven't read Digital Minimalism.
Anyway, this book follows similar ideas to the Digital Minimalism from the same author, but it is vastly inferior to it in everything. It is less concise, it rambles on too much and the points overstay their welcome. It is less relatable, author feels less connected to his audience and you can feel that success has affacted their outlook. The book feature less average Joe's and girl next doors and more Carl Jung's and Bill Gates.
It is all more idea focused instead of practical approach focused, do it ends up feeling like a collection of ideas that doesn't stick as much
I'll give it a higher rating than I feel like I should give, because it is more valuable if you haven't read Digital Minimalism.
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inspiring
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I picked this up after reading the author's article (adapted from this book) entitled "Quit Social Media. Your Career May Depend on It." The basic premise is that we're all too distracted to do significant work if your work requires times of focus and 'deep' thinking. He makes a good case, and he also has some good thoughts on how to make this happen in a work environment that seems demand that your attention be constantly redirected through open work spaces, e-mail, and instant messaging.
I hope to think through and apply at least some of the ideas though, and his point on social media is well-taken. One more reason (among many, at this point) that I'm beginning to believe social media's negatives are beginning to outweigh its positives.
I hope to think through and apply at least some of the ideas though, and his point on social media is well-taken. One more reason (among many, at this point) that I'm beginning to believe social media's negatives are beginning to outweigh its positives.
informative
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