Digital Minimalism
Cal Newport's 2019 book that suggests a 30-day social media break as a viable strategy.
Choosing a Focused Life in a Noisy World
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Videos Mentioning Digital Minimalism
Ep. 230: How Well Are You Living?
Cal Newport
Cal Newport's book where he argues that sacrificing time and attention for others builds strong social connections.
Ep. #185: John McPhee's Writing Process, Admin Overload, and Filter Bubbles | Deep Questions Podcast
Cal Newport
Cal Newport's book proposing a philosophy of intentional technology use. The concept is central to the discussion on digital decluttering.
How To Finally Stop Procrastinating: Oliver Burkeman | E125
The Diary Of A CEO
A book by Cal Newport that offers strategies for living with less, or less actively, online.
Ep. 229: Developing Discipline
Cal Newport
Another book by Cal Newport that influenced Danny's approach to managing distractions and prioritizing meaningful activities, contributing to his academic success and personal well-being.
Ep. 228: A World Without Busyness
Cal Newport
A book by Cal Newport that discusses strategies for intentional technology use and living a less distracted life.
Full Length Episode | #167 | January 24, 2022 | Deep Questions Podcast with Cal Newport
Cal Newport
Cal Newport's book, mentioned in the context of using YouTube like a library and avoiding social media's addictive nature.
Ep. 224: A World Without Twitter?
Cal Newport
Cal Newport's book where he discusses the importance of non-trivial sacrifices of time and attention for meaningful community connections.
Why I Left Twitter: A Conversation with Cal Newport (Episode #304)
Sam Harris
A book by Cal Newport advocating for a more intentional approach to technology use.
Ep. 223: Could This Meeting Have Been An Email?
Cal Newport
Cal Newport's book advocating for intentional and selective use of digital technology to improve focus and well-being.
Ep. 219: The Deep Reset And Intentionally Reconfiguring Your Life
Cal Newport
A book by Cal Newport where he discusses David Sax's work.
Ep. 218: Work vs. Meaning In A Distracted World
Cal Newport
Cal Newport's book focusing on reforming one's relationship with technology by taking a 30-day break from optional digital technologies.
Ep. 217: Using Slow Productivity To Do The Best Work Anywhere
Cal Newport
Cal Newport's book about minimizing digital distractions, where he also discussed The Frugalwoods.
Ep. 216: Boosting Creative Insight With Deep Walks
Cal Newport
Book by Cal Newport that inspired a listener to delete social media and WhatsApp.
Ep. 209: Reducing Your Email 10X | Deep Questions With Cal Newport
Cal Newport
A book by Cal Newport promoting intentional technology use, mentioned in the context of the 'deep life'.
Insights from Tara Brach, Ryan Holiday, Maria Popova, and Cal Newport | The Tim Ferriss Show
Tim Ferriss
A book by Cal Newport proposing a philosophy of technology use that minimizes distraction and maximizes value.
Ep. 201: Making a Living Online, Artificial Intelligence, and Reducing Attention Residue
Cal Newport
Cal Newport's book where he discusses the difficulty of being unreachable in the modern age, noting how recent it was that people were less accessible.
Ep. 200: Feedback Councils, Decoding the Deep Life, and Becoming a Writer | Deep Questions Podcast
Cal Newport
Cal Newport's book, where he discusses the neuroscientific backing for how our brains process interpersonal feedback.
Ep. 199: Fleeing Your Home Office, Ambition Overload, and Reading Limits
Cal Newport
A previous book by Cal Newport, the structure for which was conceived during a trip.
Ep. 198 | Escaping Your Inbox, Nuts and Bolts of Slow Productivity, and Living Deep with a Family
Cal Newport
Cal Newport's book, mentioned as an example of the principle of focusing on a small number of things that really matter.
Ep. 197: Cal’s Writing Process, Lessons from Tim Ferriss, and the Power of Paper
Cal Newport
One of Cal Newport's previous books, which was part of a two-book deal with Penguin's Portfolio imprint.
What's the Difference Between Deep Work and Deep Life Buckets?
Cal Newport
Mentioned as a previous idea from Cal Newport related to replacing the 'hyperactive hive mind' and a precursor to his current work on deep life.
Ep. 196: Shutting Down Anxiety, Seinfeld on Friction, and Taming WhatsApp
Cal Newport
Cal Newport's book discussing the philosophy of reducing digital tools to one's essential minimum.
Ep. 194: Doing Less, Building Discipline, and the Books Cal Newport Read in April | Deep Questions
Cal Newport
A book by Cal Newport on organizing one's digital life.
Ep. 193: The Future of Twitter, Reading More, and Fixed-Schedule Productivity | Deep Questions
Cal Newport
A book by Cal Newport advocating for conscious technology use, popular among professional athletes.