Cal Newport is Provost’s Distinguished Professor of Computer Science at Georgetown University, and the author of seven books. His ideas and writing are frequently featured in major publications and on TV and radio.
From his website: "I write about the intersection of digital technology and culture. I’m particularly interested in our struggle to deploy these tools in ways that support instead of subvert the things we care about in both our personal and professional lives."
A concise trio on focus, attention, and intentional work. Newport offers the strongest structural insights, while Bailey and Clear provide practical extensions that make the ideas usable day to day. Together, the books show how much clarity is gained when friction is reduced and priorities become visible. Not groundbreaking, but a clean framework that makes productive decisions feel simpler and more grounded.