Deep Work: Rules for Focused Success in a Distracted WorldDeep Work: Rules for Focused Success in a Distracted World
Score Modern
What it's about
One of the most valuable skills in our economy is becoming rare: the ability to focus without distraction on demanding work. Computer scientist Cal Newport explains why deep work matters and offers rules for building it into your life, from scheduling to quitting social media.
Why it's worth reading
It's one of the most influential books on productivity of the last decade.
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Its advice is demanding, especially about technology. It's practical and short.
By the numbers
- Readers70 out of 100 · counts 42%
- Critics0 out of 100 · counts 14%
- Bestseller36 out of 100 · counts 34% (its stronger lane)
- Buzz0 out of 100 · counts 10%
Critics and Bestseller are two ways to earn a place: a book's stronger one counts more. Buzz rewards recent bestseller weeks and prizes, so older books start at zero. The parts combine into the Must-Read Score, shown on a scale where the best book we found scores 99 and the last book to make the ranking scores 50.
Where it ranks
- #53 of the 85 self-help and business books we rank
- #702 of the 1,573 modern books we rank
- #1324 of the 2,816 books we rank
Reads as
Practical, Thought-provoking
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Is Deep Work: Rules for Focused Success in a Distracted World worth reading?
Yes. It's one of the most influential books on productivity of the last decade. It ranks #1,324 of the 2,816 books in our ranking, with a Must-Read Score of 69.7 (the best book we found scores 99).
What is Deep Work: Rules for Focused Success in a Distracted World about?
One of the most valuable skills in our economy is becoming rare: the ability to focus without distraction on demanding work. Computer scientist Cal Newport explains why deep work matters and offers rules for building it into your life, from scheduling to quitting social media.
How long does it take to read Deep Work: Rules for Focused Success in a Distracted World?
About 8 hours (304 pages), or about 2 weeks at 30 minutes a day.
What should I read after Deep Work: Rules for Focused Success in a Distracted World?
If you liked it, try Digital Minimalism: Choosing a Focused Life in a Noisy World by Cal Newport, Atomic Habits by James Clear or The Power of Habit: Why We Do What We Do in Life and Business by Charles Duhigg.