In this episode of The Craft, Carter and Colby discuss Cal Newport’s Deep Work. The conversation begins with a summary of the book’s main idea: the pursuit of meaningful, deep work. This practice simultaneously represents a marketable skill as well as a way to accomplish personal and creative goals. After contrasting the characteristics of deep and shallow activities, they distinguish the concept from “hard” work, noting that deep work is not always frustrating or difficult; it can be effortless. The conversation engages a number of key ideas, including the power of scheduling and the dignity or sacredness of craftsmanship. Additionally, Colby charts Newport’s paradigm of lagging and lead metrics, offering a more encouraging and measurable way to approach projects. The conversation ends by considering applications; Colby remarks on his experimentation with Newport’s Time-Block system.Send feedback or topic ideas to [email protected].··Cover art was designed by Elizabeth Newell. Learn more about her work at elizabethnewelldesign.com or on Instagram @elizabethisadesigner.

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