Momentum for Deep Work Book Discussion

Momentum isn’t speed; it’s steady focus that compounds.
This Growth Shelf meetup gathers around Cal Newport’s Deep Work to explore how to protect attention and build a rhythm that keeps meaningful work moving.
We’ll translate the four rules into practice work deeply (simple rituals, time blocks), embrace boredom (strengthen concentration), quit/right-size social media (useful tests), and drain the shallows (clear boundaries, process).

Expect a calm reset, practical prompts, and thoughtful conversation. Whether you’ve read a chapter or two, or just wondering, you’ll leave with a lightweight insight and a personal momentum ritual you can repeat tomorrow.

🗓 Agenda (2 hours)
1️⃣ Welcome & grounding (15 m)
2️⃣ Key ideas from Deep Work (20 m)
3️⃣ Group discussion & reflection (60 m)
• Rule #1 — Work Deeply (15 m)
• Rule #2 — Embrace Boredom (15 m)
• Rule #3 — Quit Social Media (15 m)
• Rule #4 — Drain the Shallows (15 m)
4️⃣ Closing circle (25 m)

🧰 What to Bring
• A personal “momentum hack” that works for you
• A recent win that came from focused effort
• Openness to listen, reflect, and share

📚 Resources
• Core Idea: Deep Work, Video summary by the author
• Deep Work Summary

📍 Whj Allon Art Gallery — 23 August, Saturday 7–9 pm