Cal Newport

Computer scientist, Deep Work

“The ability to perform deep work is becoming increasingly rare at exactly the same time it is becoming increasingly valuable.”

The one idea

Depth is rare and valuable.

Ideas in the Tracker

Long, undistracted focus is rare and valuable. Protect it like an athlete protects training.

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Founder, AngelList

“Build specific knowledge and leverage.”

Mathematician, father of information theory

“Find the part that carries the signal.”

Psychologist, Flow

“The best moments are stretched, not rested.”

Psychiatrist, Man's Search for Meaning

“Meaning is a responsibility you answer.”

Palliative care physician

“Mortality is what gives life its urgency.”

Author, Antifragile

“Some things gain from disorder.”