Digital Minimalism
Choosing a Focused Life in a Noisy World
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4.4 • 77 Ratings
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- £6.99
Publisher Description
Learn how to switch off and find calm - from the New York Times bestselling author of A World Without Email
'Digital Minimalism is the Marie Kondo of technology' Evening Standard
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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 book, 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.
*****
'An eloquent, powerful and enjoyably practical guide to cutting back on screen time' The Times
'An urgent call to action for anyone serious about being in command of their own life' Ryan Holiday
'What a timely and useful book' Naomi Alderman, author of The Power
Customer Reviews
Thought provoking and intellectual read yet a little dated and missing a personal touch
I believe Cal Newport truly knows what he’s doing writing in the self help genre.
However I would caution while the points are valid and effective, Cal himself has no personal experience of social media. This is fine but for this reason personal anecdotes are somewhat missing. It is after all very easy to give up social media if you’ve never had accounts in the first place.
Fantastic read
In a world that’s more digitally connected than ever, this book is a must-read for anyone looking to be more present in their daily life. The author does a fantastic job of exploring various ways to reduce screen time, going beyond simple tips to offer deeper insights and practical strategies. A++—highly recommended!
Something to think about!
A great book with a few important lessons to take away and implement.