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Brian and Nsima dive into Deep Work by Cal Newport to understand techniques to perform professional activities with a sense of distraction free concentration and get better results. Two necessary skills in today’s knowledge economy, the ability to quickly master hard things, the ability to produce at an elite level, in terms of quality and speed. Biggest takeaway? Set wildly important goals and track your progress towards achievement. Definitions 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. Shallow work - non demanding tasks that we can perform while distracted, doesn’t added new value to the world and easy to replicate High quality work produced = time spent x intensity of focus Approaches to Deep Work Monastic approach - shutting yourself off from the world. Examples would be JK