A tenured professor at the Wharton School of Business known for his prolific productivity, Grant serves as an example of someone who maximizes productivity through strategically structured deep work schedules.

A science writer who, after being diagnosed with cancer, focuses on positive aspects of life, serving as an example of how controlled attention can shape one’s outlook, as discussed by Newport.

An independent farmer using pragmatic decision-making regarding tools on his farm, Pritchard exemplifies Newport's suggested approach of the craftsman method to tool selection.

By conducting an experiment on material possessions, Nicodemus illustrates the concept of reassessing what is truly necessary in life, which Newport parallels with understanding the necessity of social media.