"Sometimes to go deep, you must first go big." Newport introduces the concept of grand gestures, which involve making substantial changes to your environment or routine to boost deep work. He illustrates this with examples like J.K. Rowling checking into a luxurious hotel to finish her Harry Potter book and Bill Gates taking Think Weeks in a secluded cabin. These dramatic changes signal to your brain the importance of the task, reducing procrastination and increasing motivation. | Cal Newport | Deep Work

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The Power of Grand Gestures

"Sometimes to go deep, you must first go big." Newport introduces the concept of grand gestures, which involve making substantial changes to your environment or routine to boost deep work. He illustrates this with examples like J.K. Rowling checking into a luxurious hotel to finish her Harry Potter book and Bill Gates taking Think Weeks in a secluded cabin. These dramatic changes signal to your brain the importance of the task, reducing procrastination and increasing motivation.

-- Cal Newport