Deep Work : Rules for Focused Success in a Distracted World

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Published May 1, 2016

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978-0-349-41191-0
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Review of 'Deep Work' on 'Goodreads'

4 stars

In "Deep Work", Cal Newport discusses how it has become difficult to perform work that requires a long attention span. He furthermore explains why he (and many others) believe that this is exactly the important work that will help your career, the company your working for and humankind in general.

This is certainly not the only or the latest book that discusses this material. This book has a little less scientific discussion on the matter and much more practical advise.

There were some tricks that you will find in many books (eg "reduce the amount of time you spend answering email") but there are also many great and useful insights.

I think every one should read this book or similar ones (for instance, [b:Stolen Focus: Why You Can't Pay Attention- and How to Think Deeply Again|57933306|Stolen Focus Why You Can't Pay Attention- and How to Think Deeply Again|Johann Hari|https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1626718328l/57933306.SY75 …

Review of 'Deep Work' on 'Goodreads'

4 stars

Mi è piaciuto molto. Newport si fa araldo di uno stile organizzativo quasi marziale. Complicato se si vuole implementare al 100% e più adatto ad alcune mansioni che non ad altre.
Pone però spunti interessanti sui tempi moderni e come le distrazioni sono quasi totalmente integrate nel nostro modo di intendere il lavoro.

Review of 'Deep Work' on 'Goodreads'

2 stars

Cal has a lot of good ideas but I hate how he presented them.

I pretty much skimmed through the first section that was trying to convince me that deep work was worth it. Of course, I know it's worth it, why else would I be reading this book? As a computer scientist, I don't mind that the examples he spouts off are largely tech-related and usually intended for office/self-employed workers. However, there's a lot of anecdotes in this book. There are some mentions of studies here and there but the evidence is still lacking.

When it comes to social media, he comes off as pretentious and snobby even if he is mostly right. I've read some of Cal's blog posts before and I had the same impression of him back then. I am a bit defensive over the usage of my social media even though I know I'd probably …

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