Deep Work 155-192

In this week of reading, Cal Newport emphasizes the importance of concentration. He makes note that this skill is something that isn't easy and must be trained. In order to get into the state of deep work, the individual must achieve two goals which include the ability to concentrate and to limit distractions. It is important to make break from complete focus but knowing the difference of relaxing yourself or just becoming distracted. Meditation is a good way to relax the body while not becoming distracted from your work. He introduces the idea of productive meditation by which the individual will occupy the body instead of the mind. In order to reach deadlines Newport suggests to make public deadlines such as telling to person to whom is receiving the work when it should be done. To conclude this week's reading we touched on the section where Newport suggests to quit social media and put a pause on Internet usage to truly defeat any distractions.