“The ability to perform deep work is becoming increasingly rare at exactly the same time it is becoming increasingly valuable in our economy.”
What is Deep Work?
“Professional activity performed in a state of distraction-free concentration that push your cognitive capabilities to their limit. These efforts create new value, improve your skill, and are hard to replicate.”
Types of Deep Work
- Monastic → Full deep work, Bimodal → Seasonal deep Work, Journalistic → Anytime deep work
- The Rhythmic Philosophy of Deep Work Scheduling → The easiest way to consistently start deep work sessions is to make it a habit. (Block off several hours everyday for deep work)
Building Deep Work Routine
- Location → Distraction free for long periods of focus. Use noise canceling headphones and be consistent with your environment.
- Duration → Start small and use podomoro technique
- Structure → Define your deep work. (Phone shut down, measurement of success)
- Requirements → Music choice, beverage of choice
Execute a Grand Gesture
“By leveraging a radical change to your normal environment, coupled perhaps with a significant investment of effort or money, all dedicated toward supporting a deep work task, you increase the perceived importance of the task.”