Cal Newport on Doing Collaborative Deep Work, Digital Minimalism and Solitude

Cal Newport is an Associate Professor of Computer Science at Georgetown University, and the author most recently of Deep Work, a book which argues that focus is the new I.Q. in the modern workplace, and So Good They Can’t Ignore You, a book which debunks the long-held belief that “follow your passion” is good advice.

In addition to studying the theoretical foundations of our digital age as a professor, Newport also writes about the impact of these technologies on the world of work.

Mentioned in this episode:

• Lead Yourself First
• Digital Minimalism: On Living Better with Less Technology
• So Good They Can’t Ignore You
• Deep Work

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