‘Deep Work’, Bill Gates and Elon Musk’s method of productivity – MonitorExpresso.com

World. Two of the world’s most successful entrepreneurs use the technique of deep work to improve their concentration and productivity. Here we tell you what it consists of and how to implement it to improve your efficiency.
Deep work was created by Car Newport, a professor of computer science at Georgetown University, United States, and consists of taking advantage of time and dedicating all your concentration to a single activity, avoiding multitasking.
This method requires you to eliminate any distractions such as music, clutter, social media, and cell phones, and focus 100% on the task at hand to achieve successful results and maximize your mental capacity.
The purpose of deep work is not only to increase productivity, but also to achieve personal and professional goals, which are achieved by evaluating progress and analyzing what time is spent on.
According to research conducted by Tom Corley, Bill Gates and Elon Musk implement this method to have a more powerful and productive mind, which allows them to have greater information retention and consequently be more successful.
In particular, the former founder of Microsoft uses this approach by going to a secluded cabin where he takes advantage of the space to reflect and read; Gates calls this “weeks to think.” Being there eliminates any distractions such as emails and calls, and even disconnects from the Internet.
For his part, Tesla CEO Musk has said in several interviews that he spends a lot of time each week strategizing and solving problems, avoids unnecessary meetings, and prioritizes direct and effective communication.
How can you apply ‘Deep Work’?
If you want to implement this method and make your days more productive, the first thing you need to do is identify the distractions around you, whether it’s your phone, clutter at work, noise, or things on your computer desk.
This does not mean eliminating them completely, but reducing them as much as possible and working in depth in the times you have designated.
It’s also important to determine the best time for deep work, which is usually when you feel most productive. Although Gates usually sets aside a week, from a day-to-day perspective, it’s recommended to spend no more than four consecutive hours a day to avoid mental exhaustion.
Although music is often considered a distraction, some people are better suited to melodies, if you decide to work with music, it is ideal to pre-create an automatic playlist that helps you focus; Avoid songs that you know incite you to sing.
Finally, Car Newport states that it is necessary to take small breaks to avoid saturation, not to pick up the phone and check social media, but to let the mind wander a little, breathe and be ready to refocus.

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