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Deep Work
Deep Work
Deep Work
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Overview

They lied, multitasking isn't a thing — instead, we switch between tasks and work inefficiently as a result. That's a problem, e ...

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Actionable Takeaways
  • Use the canvas.

Use the canvas at the bottom of this page to combine Deep Work with 

Limitations

The notion of unplugging and not responding to distractions of everyday life might be unrealistic for some people in challenging family or work situations. The reality of those working at home with children during the COVID period is a stark reminder of this. 

In Practice

37 Signals and the four day week. 

In 2007, 37 Signals, the company behind Basecamp, shifted to a four day work week. This is not unheard of, other companies have done likewise, providing options for 10 hour days to make up the hours.

Only 37 signals did not expect people to make up the extra hours. Instead, they simply cut a day out and continued paying staff the same amount. 

In an op-ed for the New York Times, co-founder Jason Fried explained: “Better work gets done in four days than in five. When there’s less time to work, you waste less time. When you have a compressed workweek, you tend to focus on what’s important. Constraining time encourages quality time.”

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Deep work is a mental model associated with productivity but also creativity that arises from deep critical thinking. 

Use the following examples of connected and complementary models to weave deep work into your broader latticework of mental models. Alternatively, discover your own connections by exploring the category list above. 

Connected models: 

  • Fast thinking, slow thinking: with the acknowledgement of different modes of thought and focus. 
  • Focus and diffused thinking: another mental model with a different distinction on focused thinking. 

Complementary models: 

  • Systems vs goals and habit formation: consider building in deep work into systems and/or habits. 
  • Pareto principle: identify areas of work and challenges that will benefit from periods of deep work.
  • Deliberate practice: use uninterrupted time for focused skills development. 
  • Buffet’s 2 lists: another mental model to prioritise and focus. 
  • Parkinson’s law: timebox non thinking or routine work. 
Origins & Resources

Visit Cal Newport’s site here, for a list of all his books including Deep Work.

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