Deep Work: A Productivity Superpower

A radiologist ’s life is full of constant distractions and interruptions especially in the reading room. Cultivating focused attention is increasingly becoming very valuable. We cannot really afford NOT to be doing “deep work.” Deep work is the ability to focus without distraction on a cognitively demanding task and about increasing our intensity to get more work done in less time. Acquiring the ability to do deep work is critical to our success. I recently read a book by Cal Newport titled “Deep Work: Rules for Focused Success in a Distracted World.” I learnt several important productivity lesson s, which I will share in this editorial.

Source: Current Problems in Diagnostic Radiology - December 14, 2016 Category: Radiology Authors: Puneet Bhargava Source Type: research