Charles Duhigg

From the author of the New York Times bestselling phenomenon The Power of Habit comes a fascinating new book that explores the science of productivity, and why, in today's world, managing how you think--rather than what you think--can transform your life.

The Secrets of Being Productive in Life and Business

Smarter Faster Better

Anthony

This book wasn't terrible, but it wasn't all that enlightening in regards to productivity. 

There were tons of fascinating stories that were included in the book. I liked them a lot, but again, in regards of productivity it didn't seem so helpful.

The appendix is probably the most valuable part (if you want to be more productive) but even then the ideas aren't exactly fresh.

I enjoyed the read but didn't get what I had hoped out of it.

Robin Peek

Dit is de tweede keer dat ik aan het boek ben begonnen. De eerste keer ben ik bij 18% gestopt. Ik heb het boek een tweede kans gegeven omdat ik het boek ‘The Power of Habit’, van deze schrijver, erg goed vond. Dit boek komt bij lange na niet in de buurt van dat boek. 

Ik geef twee sterren omdat het boek naar mijn mening goed geschreven is. Maar het enorme nadeel is dat ik echt niet in zie wat ik met de informatie moet om sneller en beter te kunnen werken.

Naomi J.

A lot of productivity books are focused on what you do, not how you do it. This is really different. It looks at things that a lot of people would benefit from, but don't know it - the sciences of data analysis, learning strategies, and other big approaches to life and business. If you're feeling stuck, this book will do much more than show you how to keep to-do lists. It's also surprisingly well written, uncharacteristically so for this genre. Highly recommended.

In his international bestseller The Power of Habit, Pulitzer Prize-winner Charles Duhigg explained why we do what we do. Now he applies the same relentless curiosity and masterful analysis to the question: how can each of us achieve more? Drawing on the very latest findings in neuroscience, psychology and behavioural economics, he demonstrates the eight simple principles that govern productivity. He demonstrates how the most dynamic and effective people – from CEOs to film-makers to software entrepreneurs – deploy them. And he shows how you can, too. ‘Charles has some wonderful advice for increasing productivity . . . the tips he highlights have most definitely played a huge part in helping me to build the Virgin brand.’ Richard Branson ‘In Smarter Faster Better Duhigg finds provocative answers to a riddle of our age: how to become more productive (by two times, or even ten times) and less busy.’ Jim Collins ‘There are valuable lessons in Smarter Faster Better . . . I never felt like putting it down.’ Financial Times

The Secrets of Being Productive

Melody Izard

Lance Willett

Worth reading for productivity tricks and tips.

Internalize new ideas: Tell someone about it, interact with the idea, and it’ll stick with you better. For example, telling a colleague about a book you’re reading, not to educate them, but to lock in the ideas.

More of my findings summarized here: https://sensible.blog/2016/11/18/smar...

Ilia Markov

Follows a familiar pattern - a bunch of stories with an overarching key point about what makes us successful/productive.

Not much you can take away and apply right away. Still, a pleasant read.

Les Reynolds

Great read, easy to digest, entertaining, and practical.

Mateusz Gostanski

Marcos Porto

NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER From the author of The Power of Habit comes a fascinating book that explores the science of productivity, and why managing how you think is more important than what you think with an appendix of real-world lessons to apply to your life. At the core of Smarter Faster Better are eight key productivity concepts from motivation and goal setting to focus and decision making that explain why some people and companies get so much done. Drawing on the latest findings in neuroscience, psychology, and behavioral economics as well as the experiences of CEOs, educational reformers, four-star generals, FBI agents, airplane pilots, and Broadway songwriters this painstakingly researched book explains that the most productive people, companies, and organizations don t merely act differently. They view the world, and their choices, in profoundly different ways. A young woman drops out of a PhD program and starts playing poker. By training herself to envision contradictory futures, she learns to anticipate her opponents missteps and becomes one of the most successful players in the world. A group of data scientists at Google embark on a four-year study of how the best teams function, and find that how a group interacts is more important than who is in the group a principle, it turns out, that also helps explain why Saturday Night Live became a hit. A Marine Corps general, faced with low morale among recruits, reimagines boot camp and discovers that instilling a bias toward action can turn even the most directionless teenagers into self-motivating achievers. The filmmakers behind Disney s Frozen are nearly out of time and on the brink of catastrophe until they shake up their team in just the right way, spurring a creative breakthrough that leads to one of the highest-grossing movies of all time. What do these people have in common? They know that productivity relies on making certain choices. The way we frame our daily decisions; the big ambitions we embrace and the easy goals we ignore; the cultures we establish as leaders to drive innovation; the way we interact with data: These are the things that separate the merely busy from the genuinely productive. InThe Power of Habit, Pulitzer Prize winning journalist Charles Duhigg explained why we do what we do. In Smarter Faster Better, he applies the same relentless curiosity, deep reporting, and rich storytelling to explain how we can improve at the things we do. It s a groundbreaking exploration of the science of productivity, one that can help anyone learn to succeed with less stress and struggle, and to get more done without sacrificing what we care about most to become smarter, faster, and better at everything we do. Praise for Smarter Faster Better A pleasure to read . . . Duhigg s skill as a storyteller makes his book so engaging to read. The New York Times Book Review Not only will Smarter Faster Better make you more efficient if you heed its tips, it will also save you the effort of reading many productivity books dedicated to the ideas inside. Bloomberg Businessweek Duhigg pairs relatable anecdotes with the research behind why some people and businesses are not as efficient as others. Chicago Tribune The book covers a lot of ground through meticulous reporting and deft analysis, presenting a wide range of case studies . . . with insights that apply to the rest of us. The Wall Street Journal"

Smarter Faster Better The Secrets of Being Productive in Life and Business

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