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Cal Newport argues that 'deep work' — the ability to focus without distraction on a cognitively demanding task — is becoming both rarer and more valuable. The irony: the more connected your tools make you, the less capable you become of the sustained attention that produces your best work. The professionals who thrive aren't the busiest; they're the ones who protect their focus like a non-negotiable meeting.
What's the longest uninterrupted stretch of deep work you managed this week — and what interrupted it?
Productivity — Cal Newport
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