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Introduction In today’s world, being "busy" is often mistaken for being productive. We spend our days answering emails, scrolling through "work" feeds, and jumping from one meeting to another. But at the end of the day, do we actually move the needle on our big goals? The truth is, most of us are stuck in Shallow Work . To truly create something meaningful at The Judy Journal , I realized I had to master the art of Deep Work . 1. What exactly is Deep Work? Deep work is a term coined by Cal Newport. It refers to professional activities performed in a state of distraction-free concentration that push your cognitive capabilities to their limit. These efforts create new value, improve your skill, and are hard to replicate. Shallow Work , on the other hand, is the logistical-style tasks (like replying to comments or formatting minor details) that can be done while distracted. While necessary, they don't make you successful. 2. The Science of "Attention Residue...