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Digital Minimalism

Choosing a Focused Life in a Noisy World

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Digital Minimalism

By: Cal Newport
Narrated by: Will Damron
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Learn how to switch off and find calm - from the New York Times bestselling author of A World Without Email

Do you find yourself endlessly scrolling through social media or the news while your anxiety rises? Are you feeling frazzled after a long day of endless video calls?

In this timely audiobook, professor Cal Newport shows us how to pair back digital distractions and live a more meaningful life with less technology.

By following a 'digital declutter' process, you'll learn to:

  • Rethink your relationship with social media
  • Prioritize 'high bandwidth' conversations over low quality text chains
  • Rediscover the pleasures of the offline world

Take back control from your devices and find calm amongst the chaos with Digital Minimalism.

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Critic reviews

"An urgent call to action for anyone serious about being in command of their own life." (Ryan Holiday)

"Cal's call for meaningful and engaged interactions is just what the world needs right now." (Daniel Levitin, author of The Organised Mind)
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If like me you think you haven't got time to listen to this, start with chapter 3, start the 30 day digital declutter and then as if by magic I found I had way more time and listened to the whole book within a few days.
I'm in day 8 so far and the change even so far is incredible. I have so much more time and energy and I'm so much more present in my life and with my family. Highly recommend.

So glad I read this!

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Excellent as always with one minor gripe - the section on Twitter and verified accounts sounds like it was written by a boomer.

Explains why people are disconnecting

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A lot of things I was already aware of but I knew that would be the case going into it having already deleted social media etc. Some great insights and a great listen overall. I imagine for someone pondering the decision to disconnect it would be a great persuader. Just do it!

Great

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Reading this book will improve your life! One of my favourites for sure. 10/10

A must read

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:) it was really good and helpful :D thanks cal Newport for this great book!

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EN: As someone who enjoys spending time alone and taking walks in nature, Cal Newport's "Digital Minimalism" felt like it understood my lifestyle choices. The audiobook talks about the importance of paying attention to things other than our screens, which I found enlightening and validating. Newport suggests some practices that I already do, like spending time alone and being in nature, which recharge me. But I also struggled with some of his stricter suggestions. I worry they might make me feel more isolated, something I've been trying to avoid.
Still, I recommend this audiobook to anyone who's feeling overwhelmed by technology. Newport gives practical advice on how to have a healthier relationship with our devices. It's funny to think about leaving this review on a social media platform, considering the book's message. It reminds me that we need to find a balance with technology. Maybe it's time to listen to Newport's advice and disconnect a bit.

how to find harmony in nowaday's digital chaos

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This book can be Life changing and is a critical book toward becoming more intentional in our online experiencing and toward cultivating more time to support more meaning in our lives.

Life changing - a critical book to be more intentional in our online experiencing to cultivate more meaningful time

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Clarified the problem for me, and better yet, offered a practical solution. Interesting read too.

Eye opening.

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I don’t often leave reviews but in this hectic, head ache creating anxiety didital world, I reach peace when following the suggestions in this book. In our world of digital overload, this is sensible and eye opening, and I’m thankful for listening to this.

Life changing … peace

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Great vision with context, giving the reader a blueprint and guide into thriving in a digital world.

Practical advice

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