2021-02-21 17:30:36
Understand the concept of “deep work” to achieve better resultsVenture capitalist Sam Altman once said: "digital distraction is one of the main psychological problems of our time." Just think we check our smartphones hundreds of times a day at the very least. And this significantly impairs our ability to think clearly and creatively.
There is an interesting concept of "deep work". This type of work involves complete concentration and immersion in a specific task. No distractions — maximum effort and concentration. This is the only way you can perform really complex tasks with the proper level of quality.
For example a professor devotes the fall semester to teaching, and the spring and summer to research, and never mixes the two tasks. During the intense research, that professor exposes himself to complete isolation so that students do not interfere with him. This goes along with the idea of “deep work”.
It is likely that you do not have the opportunity to go the same way and hide from the sources of irritation for several months. Don't be discouraged: you don't have to dive into "deep work" for a whole semester. Just create your own schedule based on your personal preferences.
Decide at what time you feel the most energized and attentive, and do the most difficult work then, while turning off your smartphone and refusing to check the email.
Learn to dig in your project completely and I hope you will have better results in the nearest future!
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