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Books recommended by Cal Newport

Computer science professor and author of Deep Work

Georgetown computer science professor who writes about focus and technology. Author of Deep Work, Digital Minimalism and Slow Productivity.

6 books from 1 source · 1 also picked by others

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Written by Cal Newport

Books Cal Newport wrote

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