Deep Work

Resumen del libro

Many modern knowledge workers now spend most of their brain power battling distraction and interruption, whether because of the incessant pinging of devices, noisy open-plan offices or the difficulty of deciding what deserves your attention the most. When Cal Newport coined the term 'deep work' on his popular blog, Study Hacks, in 2012, he found the concept quickly hit a nerve. Most of us, after all, are excruciatingly familiar with shallow work instead - distractedly skimming the surface of our workload and never getting to the important part.

Newport began exploring the methods and mindset that foster a practice of distraction-free productivity at work, and now, in DEEP WORK, he shows how anyone can achieve this elusive state. Through revealing portraits of both historical and modern-day thinkers, academics and leaders in the fields of technology, science and culture, and their deep work habits, Newport shares an inspiring collection of tools to wring every last drop of value out of your intellectual capacity. He explains why mastering this shift in work practices is crucial for anyone who intends to stay ahead in a complex information economy, and how to systematically train the mind to focus.

Biografía del autor

x{0026}lt;p x{0026}lt;strong Cal Newportx{0026}lt;/strong es profesor asociado de Ciencias de la Computación en la Universidad de Georgetown, así como autor superventas del New York Times. Escribe sobre la confluencia de la tecnología y la cultura. También es colaborador habitual de publicaciones de prestigio como The New Yorker, The New York Times y Wired.x{0026}lt;/p