Deep Work Is Valuable

Question 1

Core abilities for thriving in the New Economy

Answer 1

• the ability to quickly master hard things

- the ability to produce at an elite level, in terms of both quality and speed

Question 2

Deliberate practice to master a cognitevely demanding task

Answer 2

• your attention it focused tightly on a specific skill you’re trying to improve or an idea you’re to master
• your receive feedback so you can correct your approach to keep your attention exactly where it’s more productive

Question 3

Switching between tasks

Answer 3

when you switch from task A to task B, your attention doesn’t immediately follow - a residue of your attention remains stuck thinking about the original task

Question 4

Working on a single task for a long time

Answer 4

It minimizes the negative impact of attention residue, allowing to maximize performance