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September 27, 2026
#168: The Value of Deep Work in the Age of Distraction
The Art of Manliness · Cal Newport · 57 min
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A clear, practical case for long, undistracted focus from the person who named it. Still true, maybe more so.
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When did you last think about one thing for an hour?
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Who it’s for: Anyone whose day is full and whose work feels shallow.
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