a philosophy that prioritizes long-term meaning over short-term satisfaction. - Cal Newport

for the first time in human history solitude is starting to fade away altogether.

the crucial step in programming is not the actual act of mechanically typing commands into a computer, but instead crafting the underlying solution that is then translated into code.

This, ultimately, is the lesson to come away with from our brief foray into the world of experimental psychology: To build your working life around the experience of flow produced by deep work is a proven path to deep satisfaction.