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Leverage the benefits of solitude for deep thinking from "summary" of Deep Work by Cal Newport
To produce at your peak level you need to work for extended periods with full concentration on a single task free from distraction. Put another way, the type of work that optimizes your performance is deep work. Deep work is cognitively demanding, requires a state of mental strain that pushes you to your limits, and it pushes your abilities to their limits. This is why it's not only important to spend time in deep work, but also to do so regularly. To leverage the benefits of solitude for deep thinking, you need to make time for sustained, uninterrupted work on a single task. Solitude is a crucial ingredient for deep work because it allows you to focus without distraction. Solitude can be found in physical isolation, such as working alone in a quiet room, or mental isolation, such as disconnecting from the digital world. By taking the time to be alone with your thoughts, you can dive deep into a problem or idea without interruptions. This uninterrupted focus allows you to reach ...
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