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		zlalanne on Sept 30, 2016 \| parent \| context \| favorite \| on: How to Build Deep Focus Into Your Organizational C... Haven't read it, but would highly recommend Cal Newport's book on the same subject. Made me really think about how I spend down time and it's affect on my ability to focus when I really need to. https://www.amazon.com/Deep-Work-Focused-Success-Distracted/...

uberstuber on Sept 30, 2016 | [–]

I'd second the recommendation, it made me reschedule my day to ensure I consistently have 'deep work' time.

I took some rough notes if you don't have time to read the whole book right now:

http://jamesstuber.com/deepwork

kentt on Sept 30, 2016 | | [–]

One more +1 to that. It's easily the most impactful book I've read in years.

henrik_w on Sept 30, 2016 | [–]

+1 for "Deep Work" - very good!

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