Deep Work by Cal Newport reads like a manifesto on the life-changing power of learning to work in a state of flow. Split into two sections - The Idea and The Rules - Newport frequently refers to examples from his own life as associate professor of computer science at Georgetown University to make a case for the value of working deeply, before spelling out exactly how to do it.

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