Deep Work: Rules for Focused Success in a Distracted World

I came to this book after thoroughly enjoying Newport's Digital Minimalism (and loving the impact it has had on my own productivity and satisfaction). Deep Work was, by comparison, disappointing.

I'm convinced by the broad argument and found some of the advice helpful. Much of the practical tips in this book, though, are done better and with broader applicability in Digital Minimalism.

Where this book really lost me was its casual acceptance of an individualistic, outgrind-the-competition, aren't-successful-people-amazing capitalism. Like, maybe its primary audience is meant to be venture capitalists, executives, and fellow self-help writers?

Tl;dr - don't bother with this book, read Digital Minimalism instead.