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Tag: Deep Work by Cal Newport

  • To CONCENTRATE better listen to this piece of advice

    The following great insight has been adopted from Cal Newport’s book Deep Work

    “To simply wait and be bored has become a novel experience in modern life, but from the perspective of concentration training, it’s incredibly valuable.”

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  • Why CHALLENGES should excite and NOT frighten us?

    Human beings, it seems, are at their best when immersed deeply in something challenging.

    Adopted from Cal Newport’s book Deep Work as proven by RESEARCH

  • How often do you enjoy being BORED?

    To simply wait and be bored has become a novel experience in modern life, but from the perspective of concentration training, it’s incredibly valuable.”

    Adopted from Cal Newport’s book Deep Work
  • Why is there so much to learn from a SKILLED CRAFTSMAN?

    The task of a craftsman, they conclude, “is not to generate meaning, but rather to cultivate in himself the skill of discerning the meanings that are already there.”

    Adopted from Cal Newport’s book Deep Work

  • Are you working on mastering these TWO things?

    “Two Core Abilities for Thriving in the New Economy

    1. The ability to quickly master hard things.

    2. The ability to produce at an elite level, in terms of both quality and speed.”

    Adopted from Cal Newport’s book Deep Work.

  • Did you know your WILLPOWER is like a MUSCLE?

    The following self help and motivational insight has been adopted from Cal Newport’s book Deep Work

    You have a finite amount of willpower that becomes depleted as you use it. Your will, in other words, is not a manifestation of your character that you can deploy without limit; it’s instead like a muscle that tires.”

  • Do you possess these TWO qualities as a PROFESSIONAL?

    The following self help and motivational insight has been adopted from Cal Newport’s book Deep Work

    Two Core Abilities for Thriving in the New Economy 1. The ability to quickly master hard things. 2. The ability to produce at an elite level, in terms of both quality and speed.”

  • What is special about CRAFTSMAN MINDSET?

    The following self help and motivational insight has been adopted from Cal Newport’s book Deep Work and throws light on the virtues of adopting a craftsman mindset.

    If you want to love what you do, abandon the passion mindset (“what can the world offer me?”) and instead adopt the craftsman mindset (“what can I offer the world?”).”

  • Do THIS to remain VALUABLE in the new economy..

    The following self help and motivational insight has been adopted from Cal Newport’s book Deep Work

    To remain valuable in our economy, therefore, you must master the art of quickly learning complicated things. This task requires deep work. If you don’t cultivate this ability, you’re likely to fall behind as technology advances”

  • Why is DEEP WORK becoming increasingly important?

    The following self help and motivational insight has been adopted from Cal Newport’s book Deep Work

    The Deep Work Hypothesis: The ability to perform deep work is becoming increasingly rare at exactly the same time it is becoming increasingly valuable in our economy. As a consequence, the few who cultivate this skill, and then make it the core of their working life, will thrive.”