Author / Computer Science Professor

Cal Newport

Georgetown professor and author. Known for Deep Work, Digital Minimalism, and Slow Productivity. Argues for focused, undistracted work and defaulting to no on most commitments.

Known For

Deep WorkDigital MinimalismSlow ProductivityDefault to no

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Environment Shapes Behavior More Than Willpower

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The Hedonic Treadmill — Happiness Returns to Baseline

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Meaning Comes from Responsibility, Not Happiness

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Close Relationships Are the Strongest Predictor of Life Satisfaction

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Sobriety as a Life Force Multiplier

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Focus Only on What You Can Control

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Books

■Deep Work(2016)

■Digital Minimalism(2019)

■A World Without Email(2021)

■Slow Productivity(2024)

Episodes

#You Are On The Right Timeline | Don't Let Your Attention SlideApr 21, 2026 #857How to Simplify Your Life in 2026 — New Tips from Maria Popova, Morgan Housel, Cal Newport, Craig Mod, and Debbie MillmanMar 10, 2026 ##1067 - Cal Newport - The collapse of modern attention (and how to get it back)Mar 5, 2026 #322How to Get Things Done, Stay Focused, and Be More ProductiveSep 4, 2025 #Is Deep Work Still Possible in the Age of AI?Sep 16, 2024 #Digital Minimalism Five Years LaterJun 3, 2024 ##363 — Knowledge WorkMay 13, 2024 #Cal Newport on Slow Productivity for EntrepreneursApr 29, 2024 #Slow Productivity and Anticipating ConsequencesMar 13, 2024 #The Case for Slow ProductivityMar 11, 2024