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Cal Newport

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Portrait of Cal Newport, famous for their inspirational quotes and wisdom

Cal Newport is a computer science professor at Georgetown University and author of books on focus, productivity, and digital minimalism. His concept of 'deep work' — cognitively demanding tasks performed without distraction — has become central to how knowledge workers think about their craft.

Newport has built a career arguing against the dominant trends of the knowledge economy: open offices, constant connectivity, social media, and the cult of busyness. His research-backed case for depth, focus, and slow productivity offers a counterweight to the culture of distraction.

If you don't produce, you won't thrive — no matter how skilled or talented you are.
— Cal Newport
from Deep Work
Two Core Abilities for Thriving in the New Economy: 1. The ability to quickly master hard things. 2. The ability to produce at an elite level, in terms of both quality and speed.
— Cal Newport
from Deep Work
Clarity about what matters provides clarity about what does not.
— Cal Newport
from Deep Work
The key to developing a deep work habit is to move beyond good intentions and add routines and rituals to your working life.
— Cal Newport
from Deep Work

Books by Cal Newport

Deep Work

Deep Work

2016