“ If you want to observe the power of control up close in the workplace, look toward companies embracing a radical new philosophy called Results-Only Work Environment (or, ROWE, for short). In a ROWE co… Cal Newport
“ Hearing a succession of mediocre singers does not add up to a single outstanding performance Cal Newport
“ Digital minimalists see new technologies as tools to be used to support things they deeply value—not as sources of value themselves. They don’t accept the idea that offering some small benefit is just… Cal Newport
“ Little bet, in the setting of mission exploration, has the following characteristics: It’s a project small enough to be completed in less than a month. It forces you to create new value (e.g., master… Cal Newport
“ Intelligent machines are complicated and hard to master.* To join the group of those who can work well with these machines, therefore, requires that you hone your ability to master hard things. And be… Cal Newport
“ In most types of work—that is, work that doesn’t have a clear training philosophy—most people are stuck. This generates an exciting implication. Let’s assume you’re a knowledge worker, which is a fiel… Cal Newport
“ When we step back from these individual observations, we see a clear argument form: To produce at your peak level you need to work for extended periods with full concentration on a single task free fr… Cal Newport
“ To remain valuable in our economy, therefore, you must master the art of quickly learning complicated things. This task requires deep work. Cal Newport
“ To maximize your chances of success, you should deploy small, concrete experiments that return concrete feedback. Cal Newport
“ Shankman did something unconventional. He booked a round-trip business-class ticket to Tokyo. He wrote during the whole flight to Japan, drank an espresso in the business class lounge once he arrived… Cal Newport
“ Reason #1: Downtime Aids Insights Consider the following excerpt from a 2006 paper that appeared in the journal Science: The scientific literature has emphasized the benefits of conscious deliberation… Cal Newport
