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55 sats \ 5 replies \ @cascdr 19 Aug \ parent \ on: Yesterday was a day of Digital Detox meta

I'd just read the whole book. It's very well done. We have a copy here at Pleblab if you're ever around.

I named one of them but it's a comprehensive lifestyle Newport lays out.

21 sats \ 4 replies \ @Signal312 OP 19 Aug

So it's Deep Work, and not his other book Digital Minimalism?

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"Deep Work" by Cal Newport suggests strategies to optimize productivity and focus. It advises allocating specific "deep work" periods for uninterrupted, focused tasks. Suggested methods include segregating work into "deep" and "shallow" tasks, avoiding multi-tasking, and setting strict schedules. He suggests limiting phone usage, only checking it at specific intervals instead of in response to every notification. He emphasizes cultivating a digital minimalism approach - reducing online presence, digital distractions and constant connectivity. One unique tip includes changing your phone screen to grayscale to make it less appealing.

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I didn't even know about the latter but I assume it's probably also pretty good and possibly more up to date (DW is circa 2010 if I recall). Newport pisses excellence so I'd assume they're both worth reading.

I personally need a refresher lol