Simonas D asked Nir Eyal:

What do you think about Cal Newports "Deep Work" book?

Nir Eyal Firstly I’m a fan of Cal’s work and he’s a friend of mine. I think he’s done remarkable work, and it shows in how quickly the phrase “deep work” as become a part of our cultural lexicon. I am first in line when he writes something new, and he was generous enough to provide an endorsement for my most recent book.

That said, I do think we take slightly different approaches. Perhaps the biggest area is in the use of technology and social media. I cop to this: I enjoy social networks. I use Facebook; I use Twitter; I use Instagram. But what I tried to present in Indistractable is a way to live with technology without having it overwhelm you, distract you, or take over your life. I think Cal is less sanguine on social media and some technology, and I don’t fault him for that. But I wanted to give readers a way to enjoy those things without having them be a source of distraction.

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