Deep Work by Cal Newport (Heroic Wisdom Daily)

Today's daily wisdom comes from deep Work, by Cal Newport. Cal defines deep work as professional activities performed in a state of distraction, free concentration that push your cognitive capabilities to their limit. In an age of constant distractions, deep work is your edge. It's how you create high value work and strengthen your skills. Here's how to cultivate deep work today. First, focus on what's wildly important, newport says. The more you try to do, the less you actually accomplish. Choose one goal to focus on today. Next, build routines for focus, he reminds us. Move beyond good intentions and add routines and rituals to your working life. And finally, eliminate attention residue, newport warns. Avoid switching between tasks. Focus deeply on one thing at a time. So what's one thing you can do to cultivate more deep work in your life today?