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# Lessons from Deep Work
- URL: https://www.dashhouse.com/2016316lessons-from-deep/
- Published: 2016-03-17T09:00:00.000Z
- Updated: 2022-08-15T15:24:52.000Z
- Author: Darryl Dash
- Tags: Blog, Books, Life, #DashHouseCom, #wp

[*Deep Work*](http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1455586692/ref=as%5Fli%5Fqf%5Fsp%5Fasin%5Fil%5Ftl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=1455586692&linkCode=as2&tag=dashhouse-20&linkId=476V77XWP3KJ44WT&ref=dashhouse.com) by Cal Newport is one of the best books I’ve read so far this year. It’s about the ability to focus, without distraction, on a difficult task.

[![](https://www.dashhouse.com/content/images/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/img69.jpg)](http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1455586692/ref=as%5Fli%5Fqf%5Fsp%5Fasin%5Fil%5Ftl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=1455586692&linkCode=as2&tag=dashhouse-20&linkId=476V77XWP3KJ44WT&ref=dashhouse.com)

I’d recommend reading the book, but you can also read [Newport’s blog](http://calnewport.com/blog/?ref=dashhouse.com).

Here are some of the ideas I’m implementing from the book.

**Create rituals.** I’m working on implementing a morning routine that gives me more time for devotions, journaling, and writing. Intentionality in creating rituals is very helpful in learning how to do deep work.

**Make grand gestures.** Just as J.K. Rowling checked into a hotel to complete *The Deathly Hallows*, it’s occasionally helpful to leverage a radical change in environment, as well as an investment of time and money, to make progress on a goal. I just employed this tactic this week in booking a writing day.

**Shut down at night.** Aim for 5:30\. Set a firm goal, and then work backward to meet that goal. Then stop thinking about work, completely, until the next morning. I’m still working on this one.

**Limit social media.** Try fasting from some types of social media without telling anyone. See if you miss it. See if anyone misses you.

**Plan days.** Instead of spending the day on autopilot, or spending the day reacting, choose work in advance.

These are some things I’m working on implementing. It’s definitely a book worth digesting and implementing.

![Lessons from Deep Work](https://www.dashhouse.com/content/images/v7/dashhouse.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/img69.jpg)