Just started reading this book which is about finding ways to get beyond distractions and into a "deep work" state of mind. He talks about Carl Jung and his writings on this and although I'm only a chapter in, I'm very glad to be reading this right now. I know what deep work is and I know how to get there but I need regular booster shots in doing the things I know I need to do to achieve it.
Number one for me is logging out of Facebook and staying off for several months. Check.
Just in time for some deep work on the novel!
It's so easy to do tiny bits of things and never get to a long, ponderous effort where time seems to disappear and the hours fly by.
(Not sure if I'm defying the notion of deep work by reading more than one book at the same time, but there you go!)
billie hinton’s camera-obscura:
life and lessons on November Hill Farm
Whatever works for you is the way to go.
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