Constant interruptions from meetings, emails, and phone calls can significantly hinder deep work. These interruptions cause a person to switch tasks rapidly, which divides and dilutes attention. When attention is switched to another task, such as checking an email or attending a meeting, it can take 10-20 minutes for the mind to refocus on the original task. This lapse in focus makes it difficult to give deep work the attention it needs, thus reducing productivity and effectiveness.
This book divides work into two categories: 'Deep Work' and 'Shallow Work.' Shallow work is meetings...
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