constantly sending and receiving e-mail messages like human network routers, with frequent breaks for quick hits of distraction. - Cal Newport

The Deep Work Hypothesis: The ability to perform deep work is becoming increasingly rare at exactly the same time it is becoming increasingly valuable in our economy. As a consequence, the few who cultivate this skill, and then make it the core of their working life, will thrive.

You’re either remarkable or invisible,” says Seth Godin in his 2002 bestseller, Purple Cow.

Is Silicon Valley programming apps or are they programming people?” Cooper asks. “They are programming people,