# Notes from the deep work Cal Newport

Our brains construct our worldview based on what we pay attention to. If you focus on cancer you and your life become unhappy and dark. But if you focus on an evening martini, you and your life become more pleasant - even though the circumstances in both scenarios are the same.

4dx

• Focus on wildly important
• Act on lead measures
• Keep a compelling scoreboard
• Cadence of accountability

It is important to shutdown after each workday to replenish your thoughts, walking in nature is advised. I don't touch computer when off work.

Shutdown process? Review all tasks before finishing workday, so you can ease out and have an empty head that no task will get left out. (Shutdown complete).

Weigh the pros and cons of a service you are using does it bring enough benefit based on the time used.

What about stuff? Packing party. Pack thing you rarely use and see if you need to unpack them in a month, if not get rid of them.

Add a filter to contact form, so your inbox isn't flooded

Become hard to reach

Close the loop as soon as possible

Ill live the focused life as it is the best life there is

# Notes from the 4 hour work week

Focus on being productive instead of busy.

Offer a solution. Stop the back-and-forth and make a decision. Practice this in both personal and professional environments.

Outsource personal and business away from your life.

# Notes from the simple path to wealth

Remember that nobody will care for your money better than you.

You've avoided debt, You've spent less than you've earned, You've invested the surplus.