Cal Newport

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Description: Cal Newport is a computer science professor at Georgetown University and a bestselling author. His work focuses on the intersection of technology, work, and the pursuit of a deeper, more meaningful life in a distracting world. He's written eight books, including *Deep Work*, *Digital Minimalism*, and *Slow Productivity*, which have sold over two million copies and been translated into more than 40 languages. He also writes a popular blog, Study Hacks, and hosts a podcast, Deep Questions. His work emphasizes the importance of focused, distraction-free work ("deep work") and mindful technology use.

Website: https://calnewport.com

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Total Mentions: 13

Subreddit Mentions:

Positive Mentions: 10

Negative Mentions: 1

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NegativeGeneral Discussion

💬 6 comments

⬆︎ 4 upvotes

Cal Newport’s methods are most useless when it comes to this.

Found in /r/productivity/
PositiveGeneral Discussion

💬 3 comments

⬆︎ 3 upvotes

The post is discussing the ideas presented in Cal Newport's books and seeking feedback on their implementation in daily life, indicating a positive interest in his work and associated concepts.

Found in /r/productivity/
NeutralGeneral Discussion

💬 19 comments

⬆︎ 100 upvotes

Mention of his method.

Found in /r/productivity/

Apr 11, 2025

I don’t have a time management system at work and I’m having trouble prioritizing and managing time. To do list isn’t cutting it. Would love advice!

PositiveCareer Advice

💬 8 comments

⬆︎ 2 upvotes

Cal Newport is mentioned in a positive light as an expert on time blocking planning.

Found in /r/productivity/

Apr 6, 2025

Best self improvement tip(s) for a teenage boy

PositiveGeneral Discussion

💬 16 comments

⬆︎ 4 upvotes

Mentions "how to be a high school superstar" positively.

Found in /r/selfimprovement/

Apr 5, 2025

I get depressed and my productivity drops to 0 after meeting friends, with the effect increasing based on how fun it was

NeutralGeneral Discussion

💬 40 comments

⬆︎ 277 upvotes

Reference to a concept from a person but not associated with a brand.

Found in /r/productivity/

Mar 30, 2025

Good trades for the physically weak and uneducated

PositiveCareer Advice

💬 181 comments

⬆︎ 43 upvotes

Mention of a book is included in the comment.

Found in /r/skilledtrades/

Dec 26, 2024

My issue with young productivity influencers: most lack work experience to prove their teachings

PositiveCareer Advice

💬 55 comments

⬆︎ 553 upvotes

Praised for his extensive experience in academia and his realistic advice.

Found in /r/productivity/

Nov 27, 2024

What’s the One Thing You Learned from a Productivity YouTuber That You Wish You Knew Sooner?

PositiveGeneral Discussion

💬 168 comments

⬆︎ 1365 upvotes

Cal Newport's suggestions are mentioned as helpful.

Found in /r/productivity/

Apr 19, 2022

How to get your brain to focus, no bullshit guide. I'm tired of self-improvement books that are hundreds of pages and Youtube videos that take hours to get to the point. So I decided to make my own no bullshit videos summarizing the podcasts and books I read.

PositiveGeneral Discussion

💬 47 comments

⬆︎ 648 upvotes

Cal Newport's books and podcast are mentioned in a comment as resources for improving focus and deep work.

Found in /r/selfimprovement/

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