Deals in the generalities of working deeply, without distraction. It spends a lot of time trying to prove the value, which I didn’t think was necessary. And it seemed short on details or concrete plans. It had four principles, which were valuable, but I looked at the book more as motivation or focus around the idea, rather than a tutorial.
Still, worth reading. I enjoy Newport’s writing style.
Book Info
Author
Cal Newport
Year
Pages
296
Acquired
I have read this book. According to my records, I completed it on June 16, 2018.
A hardcover copy of this book is currently in my home library.
I’ll basically read anything Cal Newport writes. After So Good They Can’t Ignore You and Deep Work , I was just hooked on the dream he offers – deep work, without interruption, toward tangible, consistent results. Mind you, it’s a dream I’ve never quite been able to reach, but I keep reaching for...