Deep Work
"The 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."
— Cal Newport, Deep Work (2016)
Introduction
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| Full title | Deep Work: Rules for Focused Success in a Distracted World |
| Author | Cal Newport |
| Language | English |
| Subject | Productivity; Attention; Time management; Personal development |
| Genre | Nonfiction; Self-help |
| Publisher | Grand Central Publishing |
Publication date | 5 January 2016 |
| Publication place | United States |
| Media type | Print (hardcover, paperback); e-book; audiobook |
| Pages | 304 |
| ISBN | 978-1-4555-8669-1 |
| Goodreads rating | 4.2/5 (as of 3 November 2025) |
| Website | grandcentralpublishing.com |
Chapter summary
This outline follows the Grand Central Publishing first edition (5 January 2016; ISBN 978-1-4555-8669-1).[1] Catalogued page count for this edition: 304 pages.[2] Chapter titles per the first-edition table of contents.[3]
I – The Idea
💎 1 – Deep Work Is Valuable.
🦄 2 – Deep Work Is Rare.
🌟 3 – Deep Work Is Meaningful.
II – The Rules
🛠️ Rule #1 – Work Deeply.
😴 Rule #2 – Embrace Boredom.
📵 Rule #3 – Quit Social Media.
🧹 Rule #4 – Drain the Shallows.
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References
- ↑ "Deep Work". Grand Central Publishing. Hachette Book Group. 5 January 2016. Retrieved 3 November 2025.
- ↑ "Deep Work: Rules for Focused Success in a Distracted World". WorldCat. OCLC. Retrieved 3 November 2025.
- ↑ "Table of Contents: Deep work". Schlow Centre Region Library. Retrieved 3 November 2025.