Summary of Deep Work

Deep Work by Cal Newport is a book that examines the increasing challenges of concentration in an increasingly distracted world and offers strategies to help readers streamline their work process, get rid of distractions and focus deeply on their work. It stresses the importance of cultivating an extreme focus and urges readers to master their ability to switch between deep and shallow work. By understanding this dichotomy and focusing on deep work, readers can remain productive, innovative and creative while carving out a successful professional life. The book provides practical advice on such topics as how to optimize one’s environment, How to train oneself to focus, and how to create meaningful relationships that help build a successful career.