Reading Highlights.md
Overview
This source file records personal reading highlights from two books — Deep Work by Cal Newport and The Mom Test by Rob Fitzpatrick — along with a cross-thread note linking both. Reading Highlights.md
Books Covered
| Book | Author | Core Claim (from notes) |
|---|---|---|
| Deep Work | Cal Newport | Deep work is increasingly rare and increasingly valuable — a competitive edge |
| The Mom Test | Rob Fitzpatrick | Stop pitching in customer interviews; ask about real past behaviour instead |
Sections in the Source
Deep Work — Cal Newport
Two highlights captured, plus a personal note. The practical takeaway: schedule deep work blocks like meetings and treat them as non-negotiable. Reading Highlights.md
The Mom Test — Rob Fitzpatrick
Two highlights captured, plus a personal note. The practical takeaway: ask what people actually did last week, what it cost them, and what they've already tried — not what they would hypothetically do. Reading Highlights.md
Cross-Thread Note
The reader identifies an overarching theme connecting both books: honesty with yourself — about where your attention goes (Deep Work) and about whether people actually want what you're building (The Mom Test). The reader flags this as worth its own page under the theme *"comfortable lies vs useful truths."* Reading Highlights.md
Entities & Concepts to Expand
- Deep Work (book) — key ideas, quotes, and actionable notes
- The Mom Test (book) — key ideas, quotes, and actionable notes
- Comfortable Lies vs Useful Truths — cross-book theme identified by the reader