A review by kaitlyncookies
Deep Work: Rules for Focused Success in a Distracted World by Cal Newport

informative inspiring fast-paced

5.0

If you normally avoid self-help, I would advise you to give this one a chance. I had been looking for a book about how to develop and sustain focus for a while and this really hit the mark. It is structured in a thoughtful, informative and easy to read way. I think what sets it apart from other “self-help” books is that it’s not cheesy or overly inspirational. Cal Newport is a real person with a full time job that is not being a self help influencer. In fact he works in a completely different field as a computer science professor. Because of his profession, this book has a methodical & analytical tone which I really appreciated. 

I believe that in time I will look back on this book and still be using the skills recommended, which is more than I can say for most of the other educational non-fiction books I read. If you are feeling scatter-brained, unproductive, or addicted to your phone (and who isn’t these days?!) I would read this.