Deep work : rules for focused success in a distracted world /

"One of the most valuable skills in our economy is becoming increasingly rare. If you master this skill, you'll achieve extraordinary results. Deep work is the ability to focus without distraction on a cognitively demanding task. It's a skill that allows you to quickly master complica...

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Main Author: Newport, Cal (Author)
Format: Book
Language:English
Published: New York : Grand Central Publishing, 2016.
Edition:First Edition.
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