Learning How to Learn · Focus
Deep work & focus
Protect 60–90 minute blocks of distraction-free work. That's where hard skills get built.
Step 1 of 4 · Overview15 min read ·
Plan
one specific goal
Remove
phone out of room, notifications off
Work
60–90 min single task
Break
walk, no feeds
Log
what you finished
Cal Newport's *Deep Work* argues that focused concentration on cognitively demanding tasks is rare and valuable. Each switch of attention leaves attention residue that slows the next task.
Key idea
Try it: schedule tonight's lesson as a 45-minute block with the phone in another room.Next: Practice