Deep Work

Deep work is the ability to focus without distraction on cognitively demanding tasks — and it is becoming increasingly rare and valuable

The two core abilities for thriving in the new economy: quickly mastering hard things, and producing at an elite level

Shallow work is non-cognitively demanding, logistical-style work that can be done while distracted — and it dominates most knowledge workers' days

Schedule every minute of your day. Not to be rigid, but to be intentional about how your finite time is spent

Embrace boredom. Train your brain to resist the urge to switch to something stimulating the moment the current task becomes challenging