Deep Work
2016 book by Cal Newport
Rules for Focused Success in a Distracted World
Common Themes
Videos Mentioning Deep Work
8 Productivity Books To Change Your Life. Here's What Actually Works. | Cal Newport
Cal Newport
Cal Newport's book, which is mentioned in relation to prioritizing work and essentialism, and is often seen competing with 'Getting Things Done' on Amazon's time management list.
The Simple Rule To Double Your Productivity Everyday | Cal Newport
Cal Newport
Cal Newport's book, referenced for its argument on embracing boredom to improve concentration.
Ep. 254: The Laws Of Less
Cal Newport
The show and Cal Newport's work are centered around the concept of 'Deep Work,' which involves focused, uninterrupted work on cognitively demanding tasks.
Ep. 252: The Deep Life Stack
Cal Newport
Cal Newport's previous book, mentioned in comparison to the timing and success of 'Designing Your Life'.
Ep. 249: The Good Enough Job (w/ Simone Stolzoff)
Cal Newport
Cal Newport's book where he discusses boredom therapy as a technique to improve focus and combat dopamine sickness.
Ep. 239: On Time And Stress
Cal Newport
One of Cal Newport's books, which serves as a foundation for the 'Life of Focus' online course.
Ep. 235: Is Productivity Overrated?
Cal Newport
Cal Newport's book, mentioned as where he discusses how professors ignored requests as a form of workload management.
The Biology of Social Interactions & Emotions | Dr. Kay Tye
Andrew Huberman
A book by Cal Newport advocating for focused, uninterrupted cognitive work to achieve higher quality output.
Ep. 234: Ambition Without Burnout
Cal Newport
Cal Newport's book, mentioned by a listener whose PhD completion was aided by the book, leading her to successfully cultivate a life with only four hours of work per day.
Ep. 233: Escaping Your Tyrannical Inbox
Cal Newport
Cal Newport's book introducing the concept of 'process-centric emailing'.
Ryan Holiday Returns (Full Episode) | The Tim Ferriss Show (Podcast)
Tim Ferriss
A book by Cal Newport that influenced Ryan Holiday to track his hours spent in focused, uninterrupted work.
19 Uncomfortable Truths About Human Nature - Gurwinder Bhogal
Chris Williamson
A book by Cal Newport, whose ideas on standing out through quality and focus are discussed in the context of AI's impact on work and skills.
Quitting Social Media: How To Declutter Life & Discover Your True Self Again | Cal Newport
Cal Newport
Cal Newport's earlier book, mentioned in the context of attention manipulation and the psychological needs of creators.
Ep. 222: Caveman And To-Do Lists, Crafting A Deep Life, And A Novel Approach To Smartphones
Cal Newport
Cal Newport's book discussing strategies for focused work.
Ep. 187: Quitting Social Media, Scaling Deep Work, and Discussing Privilege | Deep Questions Podcast
Cal Newport
Cal Newport's 2016 book discussing the value of focused work.
The Books I Read In December | 2021
Cal Newport
A book by the speaker that discusses adopting a farmer's mindset towards technology, a concept echoed in Wendell Berry's essays.
Cal Newport: Deep Work, Focus, Productivity, Email, and Social Media | Lex Fridman Podcast #166
Lex Fridman
A book by Cal Newport advocating for focused, distraction-free concentration on cognitively demanding tasks as a path to significant achievement and fulfillment.
Why Is AI Making My Job *Worse*? | Cal Newport
Cal Newport
Cal Newport's book where he discusses strategies for deep work, including Adam Grant's method of locking himself in a room.