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"Navigating the Shallows : Managing Logistical Tasks for Focused Success"

 Shallow work is a term coined by Cal Newport in his book "Deep Work: Rules for Focused Success in a Distracted World." It refers to non-cognitively demanding, logistical-style tasks, often performed while distracted. These tasks are easy to replicate and only create a little new value. Examples of shallow work include: Email and messaging:  Constant checking and responding to emails and messages can be a significant source of shallow work. Social Media: Scrolling through social media feeds, liking and commenting on posts, etc. Meetings:  Many meetings, particularly poorly planned or poorly run, can devolve into shallow work. Task switching:  Constantly switching between tasks can lead to shallow work, as the brain must reorient itself each time, wasting time and energy. Administrative tasks:  Filling out forms, scheduling appointments, and other administrative tasks can also be considered shallow work. Shallow work is not inherently wrong; some are necessary for daily life.
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“Surviving in the Digital age: The Essential 21st- century skills.”

  In the book  “Deep Work,”   Cal Newport  explains that 21st-century skills are not just about mastering technology but cultivating the ability to focus and think deeply. He argues that in a world where technology is constantly vying for our attention and disrupting our ability to focus, the ability to perform deep work is becoming increasingly valuable. Newport argues that the 21st-century skills that will be most valuable in the digital age are the ability to: Focus: The ability to eliminate distractions and stay focused on a task for long periods. The book defines ‘deep work’ as focusing without distractions on a cognitively demanding job. The book argues that deep work is becoming increasingly rare and valuable in today's economy, as more and more jobs require the ability to quickly process and analyze large amounts of information. There are several strategies for developing the ability to do deep work, including: 1. Setting clear goals and priorities: Identifying and focusing

A Life Changing Book For Me[Deep Work]

“Deep Work” by Cal Newport is a book that explores the importance of focus and concentration in today’s digital age and offers practical advice and strategies for achieving “deep work” and improving one’s ability to focus and get more done in less time. The book is divided into four sections: The Idea: In this section, the author explains deep work and why it’s essential in today’s society. He argues that our ability to perform deep work is becoming increasingly valuable and that those who master this skill will have a competitive advantage in the job market. The Rules: This section provides concrete strategies and tactics for how to achieve deep work. The author lays out four “rules” for how to achieve deep work: (1) work deeply, (2) embrace boredom, (3) quit social media, and  (4) drain the shallows. The Habits: The author explores the habits and behaviors necessary to achieve deep work in this section. He argues deep work requires a specific environment, mindset, and schedule. He al

Arabic calligraphy painting

  Assalamu alaykum, Everyone. For the last few months, I've been searching for a free modern calligraphy painting course. But there is no such course that I can learn from Basic. After researching more, I could find some videos and blogs on different platforms. But this process is lengthy and time-consuming, so I decided to publish a course for beginners to advanced levels. Here, I'm going to share my learning calligraphy journey and also tools, tricks and techniques, essential info, and research. Whoever wants to learn modern Arabic calligraphy stays with us. The word calligraphy means elegant handwriting. From this meaning, we can find two different points that Writing should be beautiful and handwritten lettering. When calligraphy was discovered, no digital machines like computers, graphic tabs, etc.; people did calligraphy with handwritten lettering. But nowadays, we see digital calligraphy made from computers and graphic tabs. And here, we are going to learn handwritten ca

How people quickly master hard things

 There are several strategies that people use to quickly master hard things. "Mastery" is a term that refers to the process of becoming highly skilled in a particular field or activity. Several strategies can help one achieve mastery, The "Carl Newport way" of mastering a hard thing refers to the principles outlined in the book "Deep Work" by Carl Newport. In the book, Newport argues that to excel at a complex task or skill, one must engage in "deep work" – prolonged periods of intense focus and concentration on a single task, free from distractions. He states that this work is becoming increasingly rare in today's society but is essential for achieving true mastery in a field. To master something the "Carl Newport way" would involve setting aside regular time for deep work, eliminating distractions, and creating a focused environment. These include: Breaking down the task into smaller, manageable chunks:  By breaking down a complex