Deep Work: Rules for Focused Success in a Distracted World
Success Distracted World: Deep Work by Cal Newport presents focused work as a skill for handling demanding tasks amid distraction. It combines an argument for cultivating that skill with four rules and practical advice on shaping work habits.
At a glance
- Explains deep work as sustained focus on cognitively demanding tasks.
- Organized in two parts, with four rules intended to help readers shape their habits.
- Mixes cultural criticism, illustrative stories and actionable guidance.
Reference price: $40.00
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Pros and cons
Pros
- The four-rule structure gives readers a framework for considering how to change their work habits.
- Customer feedback describes the advice as practical and the writing as engaging and concise.
Technical specifications
8 specifications| Publisher | Grand Central Publishing |
|---|---|
| Publication date | Jan. 5 2016 |
| Language | English |
| Print length | 304 pages |
| ISBN-10 | 1455586692 |
| ISBN-13 | 978-1455586691 |
| Weight listed | 1.05 kg |
|---|---|
| Dimensions | 14.99 x 3.43 x 21.84 cm |
Who is it for?
A good fit for
- Readers seeking ways to protect concentration during demanding work.
- People interested in productivity, deliberate practice and building more focused work habits.
Less suited to
- Readers looking primarily for a technical manual or a topic unrelated to focus and productivity.
Customer reviews on Amazon
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Customer feedback highlights the book's core concepts, practical advice, readability and concise style, with readers describing it as useful for thinking about focus and productivity. This positive feedback aligns with the listing's description of a four-rule approach, but does not establish that every reader will find its advice applicable to their work.
Positive themes
- Customers describe the content as insightful and practical.
- Readers praise the engaging, concise writing and its focus on productivity.
Frequently asked questions
What is Deep Work about?
It describes focused attention on cognitively demanding tasks and offers an argument and four rules for developing work habits that support it.
Is this an English-language edition?
The listing identifies the language as English and gives a print length of 304 pages.
Who may find this book useful?
It may suit readers looking for practical ideas about focus, productivity and managing work habits in a distracted environment.
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