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3.9 AVERAGE
3.9 AVERAGE
challenging
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This book was just as I expected - mostly a list of reasons why social media has ruined the world and how it has affected our communication. There were some good tips and tricks here on how to take a sabbatical from socials, and a listing of some great tools that are available to assist you in that aim. Cal does mention that he is of the millenial generation in the book - the gen that has only known the post-internet world - But I didn't find the content relevant to me. I will, however, be keeping an eye on my family members and be more prepared to take action as needed.
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lighthearted
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This is everything I wanted "How to Do Nothing: Resisting the Attention Economy" to be. Such practical advice (tons I want to implement) and provides great historical context. Would recommend!
Agree with other reviewers that Cal could have done a significantly better job citing women!
Agree with other reviewers that Cal could have done a significantly better job citing women!
Contrary to what the title might make you think, this is not a book about abandoning technology. Instead, it is about being conscious of how much of it you need and how much you can do without. To this end, Newport provide a 30-day experiment that can help you zero in on what you need and what is holding you back. Great book for these times, especially for those who find themselves losing the part of them that can actually do things.
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A quick and insightful read. A little repetitive at times, but I appreciated Newport’s unapologetic stance. The underlying message was to read the evidence, take what you need, and do what works for you.
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Eh. This author’s perspective and recommendations feel out of touch and irrelevant to 2025.