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Jun 2020
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Ep. 2: Improving Concentration, Influent...

CAL NEWPORT
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In this episode of Deep Questions I answer reader queries on how to improve your ability to concentrate, books that proved influential on my thinking (including the origin of the term “deep work”), the complex process of figuring out what to devote your limited attention toward, and so much more.For more about me about my writing: www.calnewport.comThis epis ... Show More
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