My notes from Deep Work

by Cal Newport

Sometimes to go deep, you must first go big

Expose yourself to ideas in hubs on a regular basis, but maintain a spoke in which to work deeply on what you encounter.

The whiteboard effect

For some types of problems working with someone else at the proverbial shared whiteboard can push your deeper than if you were working alone.

For many types of work, collaborative deep work can yield better results. However, keep the following guidelines in mind:

Consider the use of collaboration when appropriate, as it can push your results to a new level.