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Cal Newport
Cal Newport is a writer and a professor of computer science at Georgetown University. He is the author of four books and runs the popular advice blog, Study Hacks, which attempts to decode "patterns of success" in both school and the working world. His contrarian ideas on building a successful,... show more

Cal Newport is a writer and a professor of computer science at Georgetown University. He is the author of four books and runs the popular advice blog, Study Hacks, which attempts to decode "patterns of success" in both school and the working world. His contrarian ideas on building a successful, meaningful life have been featured on TV, radio, and in many major publications, including the New York Times, Wall Street Journal, Washington Post, and New York Post.
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Merle
Merle rated it 4 years ago
This is a very practical productivity book despite a big topic. The first third I found mostly worthless – it’s a long-winded sales pitch for working deeply, i.e., doing something that is intellectually challenging and requires focus. The last two-thirds though consist of practical advice, and spark...
Musings/Träumereien/Devaneios
Musings/Träumereien/Devaneios rated it 5 years ago
D Work?EEPHang on a second, I just need to head over to the RTP1 to check on the weather. The rain that was forecast ten minutes ago might not be coming after all. Oh look, there's a cat juggling mice. I wonder what Donald Trump is up to. And there's someone talking shite about gun laws in the USA. ...
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Blah, Blah, Blah, Book Blog rated it 8 years ago
These are the next three titles I'm reviewing for the September-October issue of GBOE. I recommend reading Deep Work first, so you are able to properly focus on the other two. Interesting studies into negotiations, change, and intense focus. I shut off my phone, laptop and ipad in order to read them...
Tatiana
Tatiana rated it 13 years ago
The first book about the subject that I read and felt that it really helped. If you can, go check it out :)
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