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A Joosr Guide to... Deep Work by Cal Newport
Joosr · 2016
50/100
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This is a fast, well-organized 20-minute condensation of Cal Newport's real ideas, walking through his four rules cleanly. But it's pure summary with nothing of its own to add - fine as a preview of Newport's book, not something I'd call a read in its own right.
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Verdict receipt0–100
Faith & family safety75
Substance / usefulness40
Craft & writing62
Originality15
Evidence & accuracy65
Hype vs delivers35
Age-fit65
Human-eye read45
Penny’s verdict50
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