Deep work refers to tasks that require intense focus and concentration, often leading to the creation of new value, improving your skills, and are hard to replicate. On the other hand, shallow work refers to tasks that are non-cognitively demanding, logistical-style tasks, often performed while distracted. These efforts tend not to create much new value in the world and are easy to replicate.
This book divides work into two categories: 'Deep Work' and 'Shallow Work.' Shallow work is meetings...
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