Cal Newport
Born in 1982
calnewport.com
Education
Technology
Cal Newport is a computer science professor at Georgetown University and the author of seven books.
His work focuses on the intersection of digital technology and culture, particularly how to use these tools to support rather than undermine personal and professional goals.
Newport's ideas frequently appear in major publications and media outlets.
He is known for challenging conventional wisdom about technology use and productivity, advocating for focused work and intentional digital habits.
Newport's books, including "Deep Work" and "Digital Minimalism," have gained widespread attention for their insights on navigating the modern technological landscape.
Books by Cal Newport

Slow Productivity
by Cal Newport
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2024
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244 pages
3.68
19.3K ratings
Self Help
Productivity
Business

How to Become a Straight-A Student
by Cal Newport
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2006
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217 pages
4.04
11.2K ratings
Self Help
Productivity
Education

A World Without Email
by Cal Newport
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2021
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320 pages
3.88
6.1K ratings
Business
Productivity
Self Help

How to Win at College
by Cal Newport
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2005
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193 pages
3.99
3.8K ratings
Self Help
Productivity
College

The Time-Block Planner
by Cal Newport
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2020
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240 pages
3.94
225 ratings
Productivity
Self Help
Personal Development

How to Be a High School Superstar
by Cal Newport
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2010
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272 pages
4.14
1.3K ratings
Education
Self Help
Parenting

So Good They Can't Ignore You
by Cal Newport
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2012
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288 pages
4.07
48.3K ratings
Self Help
Business
Productivity

Digital Minimalism
by Cal Newport
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2019
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302 pages
4.06
90.1K ratings
Self Help
Productivity
Psychology

Deep Work
by Cal Newport
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2016
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296 pages
4.17
177.3K ratings
Self Help
Productivity
Business