Digital Minimalism
Digital Minimalism
Cal Newport
Jodie Cook
[Looks] into lifestyle design and lifestyle habits to ensure that you’re making intentional choices about how you spend your limited time on this planet. - Jodie Cook
Danny Miranda
An interesting perspective on how to live a focused life in a world full of noise. - Danny Miranda
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Digital Minimalism

Digital Minimalism: Choosing a Focused Life in a Noisy World

Cal Newport
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Cal Newport
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In "Digital Minimalism," Cal Newport champions a radical yet refreshing philosophy towards our engagement with technology, urging a shift from a cluttered digital existence to a more intentional and focused approach. This book is not merely a guide but a beacon for those looking to reclaim their lives from the relentless grip of screens, notifications, and online distractions. Newport, leveraging his keen insight into the modern digital dilemma, presents a compelling case for minimalism in our online habits—rooted in the profound belief that less can indeed be more. Through a blend of storytelling and practical advice, Newport introduces the principles of digital minimalism, a lifestyle choice adopted by individuals who have found a harmonious balance between technology and personal well-being. These digital minimalists, as Newport reveals, manage to lead rich and fulfilling lives by engaging with technology on their own terms, focusing on what truly adds value to their lives and discarding the rest. What sets "Digital Minimalism" apart is not just its timely critique of our hyper-digital world but its actionable solutions tailored for the digital age. Newport walks the reader through a transformative 30-day "digital declutter" process, a journey from overwhelmed to in control, advocating for a mindful use of technology that aligns with one's personal values and goals. Beyond mere tips and tricks, the book delves into the philosophy underpinning digital minimalism, drawing from a wide range of examples—from Amish communities to Silicon Valley techies—to illustrate how anyone can benefit from this approach. Newport's work is a clarion call to reassess our online lives, offering not just a way out of digital overload but a route to reclaiming our attention, fostering real connections, and finding true satisfaction in a world brimming with digital noise.

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Released
2019
1 Jan
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[Looks] into lifestyle design and lifestyle habits to ensure that you’re making intentional choices about how you spend your limited time on this planet. - Jodie Cook
An interesting perspective on how to live a focused life in a world full of noise. - Danny Miranda
The tycoons of social media have to stop pretending that they’re friendly nerd gods building a better world and admit they’re just tobacco farmers in T-shirts selling an addictive product to children. Because, let’s face it, checking your “likes” is the new smoking.
— Cal Newport, Digital Minimalism

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