About Cal Newport

Cal Newport is an associate professor of computer science at Georgetown University and the author of eight books, including the New York Times bestsellers Deep Work, Digital Minimalism, and A World Without Email. His work explores the intersections of technology, work, and the quest to find depth in an increasingly distracted world.

Newport’s writing has been praised by critics and readers alike for its clarity, insight, and practical advice. He has been featured in major publications such as The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal, Wired, and The Atlantic. He is also a frequent speaker at conferences and universities around the world.

Newport’s work has had a significant impact on the way people think about work and productivity. He has helped to popularize the concept of deep work, which is the ability to focus without distraction on cognitively demanding tasks. He has also advocated for a more minimalist approach to technology, and he has challenged the conventional wisdom that passion is the key to a successful and fulfilling career.

Newport’s work is essential reading for anyone who wants to be more productive, focused, and successful in their work and life.

Cal Newport’s Bibliography

Deep Work: Rules for Focused Success in a Distracted World (2016)

Digital Minimalism: Choosing a Focused Life in a Noisy World (2019)

A World Without Email: Reimagining Work in an Age of Communication Overload (2021)

So Good They Can’t Ignore You: Why Skills Trump Passion in the Quest for Work You Love (2012)

How to Win at College: Surprising Secrets for Success from the Country’s Top Students (2009)

How to Be a High School Superstar: A Revolutionary Plan to Get into College by Standing Out (Without Burning Out) (2007)

The Time-Block Planner: A Daily Method for Deep Work in a Distracted World (2023)

Slow Productivity: The Lost Art of Accomplishment Without Burnout (2024 – upcoming)