Cal Newport
2 books with highlights
Books
Deep Work
17 highlights
Digital Minimalism
19 highlights
Featured Highlights
Deep work will make you better at what you do, and provide the sense of true fulfillment that comes from craftsmanship.
From Deep Work
Deep work is the ability to focus without distraction on a cognitively demanding task.
From Deep Work
To produce at your peak level you need to work for extended periods with full concentration on a single task free from distractions.
From Deep Work
Digital minimalism is a philosophy that helps you question what digital communication and tools you should use.
From Digital Minimalism
You have to find what is essential in your digital life and eliminate the rest.
From Digital Minimalism
Clarity about what matters provides clarity about what does not.
From Deep Work
The first step in digital minimalism is to take a 30-day break from optional technologies.
From Digital Minimalism
Clutter is costly, and we need to eliminate the unnecessary.
From Digital Minimalism
The best way to prepare for the future is to focus on the present.
From Digital Minimalism
The ability to perform deep work is becoming increasingly rare, but it is also becoming increasingly valuable.
From Deep Work