Work performed in a state of intense focus by avoiding any form of distraction such that one pushes their cognitive capabilities to their limits is deep work. This terminology of deep work isn’t scientific. But it does clearly point to something we all already knew, and have experienced. We can also define its counterpart term called shallow work. Shallow work is non-cognitively demanding, logistical-style task and that can be performed while distracted. Any multitasking work…