Deep Work
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Master These Concepts
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Deep Work
Professional activities performed in distraction-free concentration that push cognitive capabilities
Deep work creates new value improves skills and is hard to replicate unlike shallow work
Shallow Work
Non-cognitively demanding logistical tasks often performed while distracted
Shallow work like email and meetings is necessary but does not create significant value
Attention Residue
The cognitive cost of switching tasks where attention remains partially on previous activity
Attention residue explains why multitasking reduces performance on all tasks
Flow State
Deep immersion in an activity where time seems to disappear and performance is optimal
Flow states during deep work produce both high quality output and satisfaction
Monastic Philosophy
An approach eliminating or radically minimizing shallow work for maximum deep work
The monastic approach works for those whose success depends on one thing done exceptionally well
Bimodal Philosophy
Dividing time into clearly defined stretches for deep work and everything else
Bimodal philosophy alternates between deep work periods and normal engagement with shallow obligations
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Fundamentals
TIER 1 • READER BADGE
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TIER 2 • SCHOLAR BADGE
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TIER 3 • MASTER BADGE
