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Why You Should Pre-Order Digital Minimalism

A copy of my new book, hot off the presses, on the custom-built minimalist library table I use to find focus in an otherwise noisy world.

My new book, Digital Minimalism, which comes out on February 5th, is available for pre-order.

If you live in the US, you can pre-order from Amazon, Barnes & Noble, or a local bookstore (as well as many other retailers).

If you live in Europe, Australia, New Zealand, India or Africa, you can pre-order the UK edition at Amazon UK. (The book is also being translated into over a dozen different languages, but these will come later.)

For multiple reasons, pre-orders are much more useful than normal sales, so if you were already thinking about buying my new book, I want to humbly nudge toward considering a pre-order, and if you already pre-ordered, I want to underscore my gratitude.

To demonstrate my sincere thanks to those who take the time to help my book in this manner, I’ve put together the following incentive packages:

If you pre-order 1 copy of the book before February 5th, you’ll receive:

If you pre-order 2+ copies of the book (one for you and one for a friend) before February 5th, you’ll receive:

  • All of the above bonuses.
  • Access to the private Digital Minimalist Book Club. For one month after the book releases in February, I’ll be be posting a weekly private video for book club members where I answer their questions about the book (or any related topics), submitted through a special email address provided only to book club members.
  • Claim your 2+ copy bonuses here…

TO ACCESS THE BONUSES:

  • Pre-order Digital Minimalism from any retailer and in any format. If you have already pre-ordered (thank you!), you just need to find your invoice number from the digital receipt.
  • Fill out THIS FORM with your invoice number(s) and contact details. (Note: If you ordered 2+ copies using multiple different orders, that’s no problem: the form can accept multiple invoice numbers.)
  • Gain immediate access to the bonuses. Once you’ve filled out the above form, links for downloading the bonuses will appear on the form’s confirmation page.  For those of you who order 2+ copies, you’ll also be provided the special email address for submitting questions for the book club. The instructions for how to access the book club videos will then be emailed to you in February.

137 thoughts on “Why You Should Pre-Order Digital Minimalism”

  1. I’ve had this book pre-ordered since September 1st 2018. I’ve never been excited for a book after reading Deep Work. Thank you so much Cal for the amazing content/advice!

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      • German preorders at Amazon have been canceled a few weeks ago. Additionally there is no Kindle version available anymore. I won’t preorder the paperbook anyway.

        Just wondering what’s going on.

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    • Sorry I wasn’t clear about this, but you can order from Amazon.de (or whatever your local Amazon is) as well.

      It gets a little confusing, but the version you see with the white cover is the UK/International version, while the yellow and white cover is the US version. The content is the same for both. My understanding is that you’ll get the UK/International version quicker as it’s not being shipped across the ocean.

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  2. I pre-ordered about a month ago, from “Book Depository” – does that count? They’re not listed in the “other retailers” list but I believe they belong to Amazon.
    Can’t wait to read it!

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  3. For those who live in Australia: it is available on amazon.com.au ($26.42 – hardcover)
    Although it is shipped from Amazon US. However, delivery is free with Amazon Prime on orders over $49

    I find the white cover (with a broken USB data cable) more appealing than the yellow one.
    There is another one with an orange cover and dissolving smartphone (available on angusrobertson.com.au – $39.41 hardcover) – looking even better – typical Cal’s orange cover (as in both SGTCIY & Deep Work)

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  4. hi! I pre-ordered from Amazon Brasil! 🙂 It is cool to see that the book already has a global reach.
    Congratulations, Cal and study hackers.

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  5. In The Digital Declutter Guide, page 1, there is what appears to be a line-break of the word “provides” in the middle of the line.

    “Much like decluttering your house, this lifestyle experiment pro-vides a reset for your digital life by…”

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  6. – I see that Google Play also offers your upcoming book for “Pre-Order”… Will the goodies apply there as well? (I’m already sold on buying, Cal, you know me, so I’ll buy your stuff one way or another: I’ve been following and promoting your uncommonly sane and sensible thinking for years, and own every single book you’ve written to date!) 🙂 🙂
    – Do lemme (and other readers, too) know about Google Play. Would appreciate that…

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  7. Unfortunately it seems like I can’t pre-order from the major book dealers in Sweden (it’s only possible to be put on a waiting list), would definitely do it otherwise as I’m really excited for the incentive packages.

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  8. Hey Cal, and what happens if I want to pre-order it but I’m from South America, specifically Peru? Can you recommend me a web site to do so?

    Thank you!

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  9. Hi Cal,

    I’m from Australia, would love to pre-order this!

    Can I pre-order 1 Apple Books copy (using the Apple Books store) and 1 hard copy from Amazon Australia and claim the 2+ copy bonuses?

    Thanks!

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  10. Hi Cal,

    I’m from Australia, would love to pre-order this!

    Can I pre-order 1 Apple Books copy (using the Apple Books store) and 1 hard copy from the Amazon Australia store and

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  11. Several people from Australia has asked me about trouble pre-ordering the book. If you’re in Australia, you need to pre-order from Amazon in Australia (amazon.com.au) instead of through Amazon UK. The same holds for India and South Africa: use the local version of Amazon to pre-order.

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  12. Pre-ordered and already watched the video. As a professor myself, and mom of a college student, I have really appreciated your blog and books.

    I would love to see a video on prioritizing. The tutorial shows us the way deadlines influence your workflow. But what besides deadlines determines what gets from your Workflowy on to your weekly list?

    Thanks again for the pre-order bonuses. They are terrific!

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  13. I’m curious to know if you have heard of Anki or read augmenting long term memory by Michael Nielson. https://augmentingcognition.com/ltm.html
    It’s a bit outside your current theme of focus, but a very interesting take on the use of quiz and recall, which was one of your main themes in the early days of study hacks.

    I’m also curious if you still use quiz and recall today in studying techniques for your research?

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  14. There’s no ebook available for preorder. I tried Amazon.co.uk and Amazon.com.

    Would it be possible to preorder your book in ebook format to get access to bonuses?

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  15. I will preorder this via my Local, Independent book store – I don’t know if I will get a digital receipt of number or any other proof. It’s not really about the bonus for me, but is there a way to prove you preordered if you are using a source not listed on your web page?

    Thanks – looking forward to the new book

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  16. I have already pre oredered it long ago from Amazon….Awaiting Cal’s new book…Cant wait any longer to get it delivered…You are my Favorite author Cal..Thanks to you!!!!

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  17. In an interview I heard you said you were a big believer in doing something hard everyday. I thought it sounded very interesting could you elaborate more on that and explain why you think it’s a good idea?

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  18. Hi Cal,
    I pre-ordered two copies on Amazon (second copy for my brother) and submitted the order numbers. I did not see anything for the book club but presume that comes later but was not sure since you already have questions that you are addressing from the Book Club as in your latest post.

    Heard the Ezra Klein interview yesterday so even more excited about next week’s release.

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  19. As Jean above says, Amazon UK say it’s currently unavailable. I wish i’d ordered earlier! Will this be rectified Cal? I’m a huge fan of your work.

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  20. Looking forward to getting into the bonuses, reading the book, and releasing a review on my new blog! I asked leadership coach and entreprenuer, Michael Hyatt, about your book, and he is well aware of the release and it’s importance in the conversation on intentional digital life.

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  21. Hello,

    I pre-ordered 2 copies of the book and filled out the form to gain access to the bonuses. Unfortunately I did not realize I was supposed to download the bonus materials right away and now I have no way to access them. I also didn’t save the e-mail address to send questions to. Is there any way I can retrieve this information?

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    • Hi Monica,
      The same thing happened to me with purchasing the one book. I got the pdf downloaded but must have missed the video. Hope we can still retrieve!

      Thanks

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  22. I cannot find the form to gain access to the bonuses.
    I pre-ordered one copy of the book on January, 14th, via amazon.com. My order #: D01-4044337-7485021.
    Thank you!

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    • I’m having the same issue! I preordered, but it seems like the form for bonuses (which I didn’t know about until today) is not available now that the book is out?

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  23. I am having the same problem as JUDITH DEURVORST. I pre-ordered the book late December 2018 via amazon.de (I have the invoice with me in case you need proof). Cannot find the form for the bonuses. Please help.

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  24. I pre-ordered the book before the launch at a local retailer, I was waiting until I received the book to apply for the bonuses but now it appears the link no longer works. What can I do to still get the bonuses?

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    • I am also unable to claim bonuses for 2 pre-orders at this time. Did they expire or something? I pre-ordered one in Jan then another in Feb to increase the bonus. I got the ones for the first 1 but didn’t get the ones for the 2+. What should I do at this point if the link just brings me to the book page now?

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  25. I have the same problem as Jeroen. I pre-orderd at amazon.de and received it yesterday. This reminded me to get the bonus. But the link does not work.

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  26. I have the same problem as the people above. I preordered the book and wanted to download the bonus a couple of days ago, but the form is no longer working.

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  27. I’ve pre-ordered two copies and claimed bonuses (pdf and video). I was waiting for some kind of invitation to Digital Minimalist Book Club but didn’t get any. Now I wondering that maybe form only counted one pre-order number so I was added to one copy tier. Are videos for the book club already out? Can I write somewhere to be added to the group? Thanks!!

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  28. Hello, I have preordered the book before its launch, I haven’t claimed the bonuses at the time. When I try to do so now, the provided link redirects me to this website. Can you please help me? I specifically preordered the book for the bonuses but I forgot to claim them at the time

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  29. I have the same issues as the other commenters, I specifically preordered the book for the bonuses, but I forgot to fill the form at the time and when I try to do so now, it just redirects me to this site homepage. Help, please!

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  30. LOGISTICAL NOTE:

    –> If you pre-ordered the books but forgot to fill out the form, leave a comment, and someone from Portfolio will help you get the bonuses you deserve.

    –> If you pre-ordered 2+ books, you will be receiving information via email soon about the book club. The first video is on its way…

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  31. I pre-ordered and obtained the PDF, but never saw a way to access the video. Can someone contact me with a way to access the video? Thank you.

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  32. Pre-ordered but did not claim the bonus at the time. Link redirects to the main page of this website, now. Could I get a hand? Thanks.

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  33. I pre-ordered one copy of the book but didn’t realize I had to submit a form before the book came out.
    Please let me know how to access the form and receive the incentive package.
    Thanks!

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  34. Hi, I preordered the book way back in November, but the form for claiming my bonuses seems to have disappeared. Can I still get them?

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  35. Same here, I pre-ordered well before the due date, but the link for the FORM isn’t taking me to the form, it just takes me back to the book. Can you please let us know how we can fill out the form. As somebody who pre-ordered in order to support Cal, I would really appreciate if you can fix the form so I can fill it in to get access to the bonus material.

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  36. I am a huge fan of Deep Work and have now begun reading Digital Minimalism which I did pre-order (one copy). Can you please send me a link and/or instructions on how to claim the free bonuses as I can’t seem to figure how to gain access to the video etc.
    Many thanks,
    Paul

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  37. Hi, I forgot to fill out the form for my preorder and tried to use the link to the form and hunt around online for a way to do it last week but failed. Can you help, please? I ordered on Amazon and can provide an order number/evidence of purchase. Thanks, Michael.

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  38. Hi, I did preorder and filled out the form, but only got access to the video, but none of the other perks that I was looking forward too. As per Cal’s suggestions, I’m leaving a new note here. I of course have order numbers etc. Thanks. Wouter

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  39. Hello, I’m also here for the unclaimed pre-order bonuses. Should I send an e-mail to one of the previous comments to random house?
    Thanks in advance

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  40. Pre-ordered but did not claim the bonus at the time. Link redirects to the main page of this website, now. Could I get a hand? Thanks.

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  41. I preordered the book as shown below but did not get the extras as I was unable to complete the download.I also did not get an email about the book club videos

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  42. Hi,

    I didn’t get a chance to preorder, but is there a way to fill out the form with the Amazon order number to still get the stuff mentioned?

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  43. Hi,

    I pre-ordered the book from Germany and I didn´t fill the form to get the extras. How can I get access to the extras?

    Thanks!

    Best regards,
    Thomas

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  44. I pre-ordered the book (and have the Amazon order number if needed) but didn’t register for the added material; commenting here as per Cal’s email.

    Thanks, Matthew

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  45. I pre-ordered the book from Amazon (and have the associated order number), but didn’t register earlier for the extras. As per Cal’s email, I’m commenting here.

    Thanks, Matthew

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  46. I would like help accessing the pre-order bonuses. I ordered before the release and was not able to access the bonuses. I especially was interested in Cal’s video re how he organizes his schedule. Link posted above does not take you to bonuses.

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  47. Hello,

    I pre-ordered the book (through Amazon) but didn’t register for the added material; commenting here as per Cal’s e-mail.

    Thank you,
    Kevin.

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  48. Hello
    I preordered and got the link for the added material but no longer have access to it. How can I retrieve it? Thank

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  49. Hello
    I preordered 2 copies and I got the emails for the book club videos but I cannot find the link to the tutorial video about your productivity system. Is there anyway to get access to that still?

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  50. Leaving a note per Cal’s email of 20th Feb 2019. I originally pre-ordered, and want to get access to the bonus content listed here. Hope Cal’s publishers can get in touch. Thanks!

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  51. While the boat has clearly sailed on these pre-order bonuses… I was wondering if the standalone guide to the Digital Declutter process is available anywhere else now for purchase? Thanks!

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