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Depth Over Drift
Shallow work inflates busyness; deep work multiplies impact. Concentration is a competitive advantage hiding in plain sight.
Seth Thomas
July 07, 2025
“Concentration is understanding what to ignore.” - Cal Newport
Good Morning. Deep work blocks trigger myelin production around neurons handling the skill, literally speeding signal transmission.
Rules: work in distraction-free chunks, measure output not hours, quit when attention tanks to protect tomorrow’s focus muscle.
Executives who schedule deep work before email report fewer hours yet higher output—proof that urgency often evaporates under scrutiny.
Today’s Challenge
Set a 60-minute timer, turn on “Do Not Disturb,” and tackle a cognitively demanding task - no browser tabs allowed.
🧠 Fascinating Stimuli:
🎥 Interview “Deep Work: How to Focus and Resist Distractions.”
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