In other words, to be productive, one must efficiently use time, money, or manpower.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Make the extra effort.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Maybe change some productivity-killing habits and routines.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Shift your mindset.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Embrace changes, and much more.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
By investing in the \u201cinput\u201d \u2013 the \u201coutput\u201d (productivity) will increase, too.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Perhaps the most effective way to boost your productivity is to read what professionals have to say on that topic and make use of the vast number of books on productivity currently popular on the market.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
That\u2019s why we\u2019ve prepared a list of the 27 best and <\/i>most acknowledged<\/i> books<\/i> with tips, tricks, hacks, and advice that will help you streamline your work routine, alter your habits, shift your mindset, minimize time-wasters \u2013 all in favor of boosting your productivity.<\/p>\n\n\n\nThe Productivity Project: Accomplishing More by Managing Your Time, Attention, and Energy<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Amazon:\u2605\u2605\u2605\u2605\u2606 4.5 (617 votes) | Goodreads:\u2605\u2605\u2605\u2605\u2606 3.9 (7,802 votes)<\/p>\n\n\n\n
A book based on the author\u2019s personal experiences and observations while conducting productivity experiments on himself.<\/p>\n\n\n
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<\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\nAuthor:<\/b> Chris Bailey<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Quote: <\/b>\u201dBusiness is no different from laziness when it doesn\u2019t lead you to accomplish anything.\u201d<\/i><\/p>\n\n\n\n
Who\u2019s it for? <\/b>Those interested to experiment with various productivity tactics to find the most effective one.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
What\u2019s it about? <\/b>The Productivity Project <\/i>offers the insights Chris Bailey gathered through a number of unusual productivity adventures he went through in a year.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
What you\u2019ll learn?<\/b> You\u2019ll learn what productivity strategies may be best suited for you, considering Bailey had no qualms in his research and tried:<\/p>\n\n\n\n Each experiment had a certain impact on his work, in terms of quality and quantity \u2013 Bailey singles out the 30 practices that he found to work the best.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Amazon:\u2605\u2605\u2605\u2605\u2605 4.8 (56,665 votes) | Goodreads:\u2605\u2605\u2605\u2605\u2606 4.4 (282,582 votes)<\/p>\n\n\n\n A strategic book on how to build good habits that will last.<\/p>\n\n\n Author:<\/b> James Clear<\/p>\n\n\n\n Quote:<\/b> \u201cWhen nothing seems to help, I go and look at a stonecutter hammering away at his rock, perhaps a hundred times without as much as a crack showing in it. Yet at the hundred and first blow it will split in two, and I know it was not that last blow that did it \u2014 but all that had gone before.\u201d<\/i><\/p>\n\n\n\n Who\u2019s it for? <\/b>Everyone who wants to form good habits or lose bad ones.<\/p>\n\n\n\n What\u2019s it about? <\/b>If you\u2019re having trouble changing your habits, the problem isn\u2019t you. The problem is your system. Bad habits repeat themselves again and again not because you don\u2019t want to change, but because you have the wrong system for change. You do not rise to the level of your goals. You fall to the level of your systems. Here, you\u2019ll get a proven system that can take you to new heights.<\/p>\n\n\n\n What you\u2019ll learn? <\/b>You will learn how to make time for new habits (even in most stressful situations), overcome a lack of motivation and willpower, design your environment to make success easier, and get back on track when you fall off course.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Amazon: \u2605\u2605\u2605\u2605\u2606 4.5 (4,022 votes | Goodreads: \u2605\u2605\u2605\u2605\u2606 3.9 (151,746 votes)<\/p>\n\n\n\n A whole new and unconventional approach to growing your business.<\/p>\n\n\n Authors:<\/b> Jason Fried and David Heinemeier Hansson<\/p>\n\n\n\n Quote:<\/b> \u201cWhen you don\u2019t know what you believe, everything becomes an argument. Everything is debatable. But when you stand for something, decisions are obvious.\u201d<\/i><\/p>\n\n\n\n Who\u2019s it for? <\/b>People looking for new, alternative solutions to traditional business formulas such as making a business plan, studying the competition, seeking investors, and the like.<\/p>\n\n\n\n What\u2019s it about? <\/b>Rework<\/i> takes old business formulas and explains why you need to rework them \u2013 Fried and Hansson explain why plans are harmful, why investors may be unnecessary, and why it\u2019s best to ignore the competition.<\/p>\n\n\n\n What you\u2019ll learn? <\/b>You\u2019ll learn why a simple work routine (with minimized paperwork, meetings, and the time spent at work) is always best, and why you don\u2019t even need an office or staff to succeed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n This book will also show you why to challenge everything you think you know about business.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Amazon: \u2605\u2605\u2605\u2605\u2605 4.6 (10,379 votes) | Goodreads: \u2605\u2605\u2605\u2605\u2606 4.2 (107,174 votes)<\/p>\n\n\n\n Deal with distractions on a whole new level with this remarkable book.<\/p>\n\n\n Author:<\/b> Cal Newport<\/p>\n\n\n\n Quote:<\/b> \u201cIf you don\u2019t produce you won\u2019t thrive \u2013 no matter how skilled or talented you are.\u201d<\/i><\/p>\n\n\n\n Who\u2019s it for? <\/b>For those who want to learn how to focus without distraction on cognitively demanding tasks, but fear that their attention span is short-lived.<\/p>\n\n\n\n What\u2019s it about? <\/b>Deep Work<\/i> is a practical guide that shows the importance of focused work, through a number of interesting real-life examples. The first part of the book distinguishes between shallow and deep work<\/a>:<\/p>\n\n\n\n What you\u2019ll learn? <\/b>The second part of the book offers a training regimen meant to help you cultivate deep work \u2013 you\u2019ll learn the 4 rules that will help you transform your mind and adopt this skill.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Amazon: \u2605\u2605\u2605\u2605\u2605 4.6 (2,984 votes) | Goodreads: \u2605\u2605\u2605\u2605\u2606 4.1 (53,879 votes)<\/p>\n\n\n\n New York Times bestselling author Cal Newport has another insightful book for those in need of digital detox.<\/p>\n\n\n Author: <\/b>Cal Newport<\/p>\n\n\n\n Quote: <\/b>\u201cDigital minimalism definitively does not reject the innovations of the internet age, but instead rejects the way so many people currently engage with these tools.\u201d<\/i><\/p>\n\n\n\n Who\u2019s it for? <\/b>People enthralled by social media and obsessive phone checking.<\/p>\n\n\n\n What\u2019s it about? <\/b>Digital Minimalism<\/i> is not about completely quitting the internet and social media \u2014 but finding the right balance when using them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n What you\u2019ll learn? <\/b>Digital Minimalism<\/i> will give you hands-on tips and tricks on how to use social media, for what purposes, and most importantly how much is enough<\/i>. Newport offers useful strategies for integrating his tips and tricks into your life \u2014 such as a 30-day \u201cdigital declutter\u201d<\/a> and much more.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Amazon: \u2605\u2605\u2605\u2605\u2606 4.2 (\u200e808 votes) | Goodreads: \u2605\u2605\u2605\u2605\u2606 3.6 (17,570 votes)<\/p>\n\n\n\n An inspiring book about how some of the greatest minds manoeuvre obstacles and rituals to get the work done.<\/p>\n\n\n Author: <\/b>Mason Currey<\/p>\n\n\n\n Quote: <\/b>\u201cIt is a danger to wait around for an idea to occur to you. You have to find the idea.\u201d<\/i><\/p>\n\n\n\n Who\u2019s it for? <\/b>Anyone interested to know which methods, strategies, and rituals do\/did the great minds of famous novelists, playwrights, painters, scientists use to get the work done.<\/p>\n\n\n\n What\u2019s it about? <\/b>Daily Rituals<\/i> presents the readers with 161 inspiring people and their daily rituals. Some were odd, some unusual, some downright bizarre, but all were vital in making them successful.<\/p>\n\n\n\n What you\u2019ll learn? <\/b>You\u2019ll learn about the habits that shaped and still shape great minds from the past and present \u2013 you\u2019ll learn why Igor Stravinsky insisted on an audience in order to compose, why Thomas Wolfe insisted on writing while standing, and how much time Mozart spent on his music every day<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The book also covers the daily rituals of Kafka, Beethoven, Agatha Christie, Andy Warhol, Jane Austen, and many more.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Amazon: \u2605\u2605\u2605\u2605\u2605 4.7 (6,518 votes) | Goodreads: \u2605\u2605\u2605\u2605\u2606 4.0 (39,014 votes)<\/p>\n\n\n\n A compilation of interviews from the Tim Ferriss Show <\/i>podcast.<\/p>\n\n\n Author: <\/b>Timothy Ferriss<\/p>\n\n\n\n Quote: <\/b>\u201cI always advise young people to become good public speakers (top 25%). Anyone can do it with practice. If you add that talent to any other, suddenly you\u2019re the boss of the people who have only one skill.\u201d<\/i><\/p>\n\n\n\n Who\u2019s it for? <\/b>Everyone who wants bite-sized productivity tips from the top 1% performs in any given field.<\/p>\n\n\n\n What\u2019s it about? <\/b>Tim Ferriss has over 200 podcasts where he interviewed celebrities, athletes, entrepreneurs, and scientists. This book is a compilation of the best pieces of advice, as well as tips and strategies on how to improve your life and productivity.<\/p>\n\n\n\n What you\u2019ll learn? <\/b>You\u2019ll learn a lot of interesting stuff, like how to create a real-world MBA, tactics for dealing with haters, what books famous people read, what\u2019s the one thing they wish they knew at the start of their careers, and more.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Amazon: \u2605\u2605\u2605\u2605\u2605 4.7 (\u200e3,750 votes) | Goodreads: \u2605\u2605\u2605\u2605\u2606 3.9 (57,185 votes)<\/p>\n\n\n\n The third edition of this legendary book is updated with new information on how to stop procrastinating for good.<\/p>\n\n\n Author:<\/b> Brian Tracy<\/p>\n\n\n\n Quote:<\/b> \u201cIf you have to eat two frogs, eat the ugliest first.\u201d This is another way of saying that if you have two important tasks before you, start with the biggest, hardest, and most important task first.\u201d<\/i><\/p>\n\n\n\n Who\u2019s it for? <\/b>Anyone struggling with how to prioritize tasks, and single out the most important assignments.<\/p>\n\n\n\n What\u2019s it about? <\/b>The book Eat That Frog!<\/i><\/a> explains how you can prioritize tasks, by illustrating the problem with frogs \u2013 your most urgent, important, or unpleasant task is the biggest, ugliest frog in your pond. To call your day a success, \u201ceat that frog\u201d first \u2014 i.e., finish the said task as soon as possible. Once you\u2019ve finished with this task, you\u2019ll know that the worst is behind you, so you\u2019ll be able to tackle your remaining tasks with ease.<\/p>\n\n\n\n What you\u2019ll learn?<\/b> Tracy offers 21 tips and strategies that will help you learn how to get more work done, but in the right, priority order.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The latest, updated edition of the book offers two extra chapters:<\/p>\n\n\n\n Amazon: \u2605\u2605\u2605\u2605\u2605 4.6 (8,222 votes) | Goodreads: \u2605\u2605\u2605\u2605\u2606 4.0 (77,408 votes)<\/p>\n\n\n\n A powerful book about prioritizing work and getting only the right things done.<\/i><\/p>\n\n\n Author:<\/b> Greg McKeown<\/p>\n\n\n\n Quote:<\/b> \u201cRemember that if you don\u2019t prioritize your life someone else will.\u201d<\/i><\/p>\n\n\n\n Who\u2019s it for? <\/b>Those who feel like they rarely make their own choices, who feel overwhelmed with work, who are constantly busy, but rarely productive; the people who always underestimate the time it takes to finish something.<\/p>\n\n\n\n What\u2019s it about? <\/b>Essentialism<\/i> twists the old \u201cdo more in less time\u201d productivity formula and proposes that you should only do the important stuff.<\/p>\n\n\n\n By only focusing your energy on selecting essential tasks, you\u2019ll regain control over your time<\/a>, and start making your own decisions and choices.<\/p>\n\n\n\n What you\u2019ll learn?<\/b> McKeown shows how you can identify and focus on the essentials, eliminate trivial tasks, as well as learn how to prioritize tasks,<\/a> in order to move forward with your own goals.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Amazon: \u2605\u2605\u2605\u2605\u2605 4.6 (11,342 votes) | Goodreads: \u2605\u2605\u2605\u2605\u2606 4.0 (87,153 votes)<\/p>\n\n\n\n A useful guide for overcoming creative block.<\/p>\n\n\n Author:<\/b> Steven Pressfield<\/p>\n\n\n\n Quote:<\/b> \u201cIf you find yourself asking yourself (and your friends), \u201cAm I really a writer? Am I really an artist?\u201d chances are you are. The counterfeit innovator is wildly self-confident. The real one is scared to death.\u201d<\/i><\/p>\n\n\n\n Who\u2019s it for? <\/b>Artists looking to succeed in a creative field of work and beat their own insecurities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n What\u2019s it about? <\/b>The War of Art<\/i> advises on how to recognize your procrastination<\/a> process and offers aspiring artists insight into how they can bridge obstacles in their creative work.<\/p>\n\n\n\n What you\u2019ll learn?<\/b> Whether you\u2019re a writer, screenwriter, painter, or any other type of artist, this book will show how you can make your dreams a reality through dedicated work, and by treating your dreams as a full-time job.<\/p>\n\n\n\n This book will also show you how and why focusing your full attention on one particular field of creative work will bring you the most benefits.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Amazon: \u2605\u2605\u2605\u2605\u2606 4.5 (\u200e4,753 votes) | Goodreads: \u2605\u2605\u2605\u2605\u2606 4.0 (145,837 votes)<\/p>\n\n\n\n The 2015\u2019s version of one of the most popular productivity classics currently available.<\/p>\n\n\n Author:<\/b> David Allen<\/p>\n\n\n\n Quote:<\/b> \u201cYou can do anything, but not everything.\u201d<\/i><\/p>\n\n\n\n Who\u2019s it for? <\/b>Anyone looking for motivation to finish their intended tasks, and anyone looking to organize their workdays in a straightforward manner.<\/p>\n\n\n\n What\u2019s it about? <\/b>Getting Things Done <\/i>is a classic among productivity books \u2013 and the all-new updated version only builds upon a number of practical advice you can use. This book teaches you how to set up an effective system of reminders and lists, to help you stop thinking<\/i> about what tasks you need to do \u2014 and instead actually do<\/i> them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n What you\u2019ll learn? <\/b>You\u2019ll learn the concepts of the \u201ccollection bucket\u201d and \u201cnext actions list\u201d, as well as why you should start small, how to make work interesting, and how you can find productivity practices that work for you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n When writing this updated version, Allen adjusted the original book from 2002 to fit with the modern world rules \u2014 so he added new material that modernizes his original advice.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Amazon: \u2605\u2605\u2605\u2605\u2605 4.6 (\u200e18,060 votes) | Goodreads: \u2605\u2605\u2605\u2605\u2606 4.1 (411,201 votes)<\/p>\n\n\n\n This book reveals true human potential when inducing changes in habits.<\/p>\n\n\n Author: <\/b>Charles Duhigg<\/p>\n\n\n\n Quote: <\/b>\u201cChange might not be fast and it isn\u2019t always easy. But with time and effort, almost any habit can be reshaped.\u201d<\/i><\/p>\n\n\n\n Who\u2019s it for? <\/b>People interested to understand why they do what they do, and everyone who\u2019d want to have more willpower in resisting bad habits.<\/p>\n\n\n\n What\u2019s it about? <\/b>The Power of Habit <\/i>offers scientific explanations on why we have certain habits, and how we can overcome them. You\u2019ll discover neuroscientific explanations of how habits work in general, as well as learn how certain keystone habits can bring you success.<\/p>\n\n\n\n What you\u2019ll learn? <\/b>The book tackles habits through a number of interesting narratives \u2013 you\u2019ll learn how you can transform your life and work, through key takeaways from the habits of successful people. <\/b><\/p>\n\n\n\n\n Time tracking software used by millions. Clockify is a time tracker and timesheet app that lets you track work hours across projects.<\/p>\n\n Amazon: \u2605\u2605\u2605\u2605\u2605 4.6 (\u200e1,504 votes) | Goodreads: \u2605\u2605\u2605\u2605\u2606 3.9 (30,697 votes)<\/p>\n\n\n\n This insightful book is based on the idea that how<\/i> you think can shape your future.<\/p>\n\n\n Author: <\/b>Charles Duhigg<\/p>\n\n\n\n Quote:<\/b> \u201cA sense of control can fuel motivation, but for that drive to produce insights and innovation, people need to know their suggestions won\u2019t be ignored, that their mistakes won\u2019t be held against them.\u201d<\/i><\/p>\n\n\n\n Who\u2019s it for? <\/b>People who\u2019ve already understood why<\/i> they do what they do by reading The Power of Habit<\/i>, but now what to know how to improve<\/i> on what they do.<\/p>\n\n\n\n What\u2019s it about? <\/b>Smarter Faster Better <\/i>uses the latest neuroscience, behavioral, psychological research to show why controlling how you think<\/b> is more important than controlling what you think<\/b>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n What you\u2019ll learn? <\/b>In his second book from this list, Duhigg talks about the 8 productivity concepts that clarify why some people manage to get a lot of work done \u2013 motivation, setting goals, making decisions, and focusing on a task at hand are some of the concepts you\u2019ll learn more about.<\/p>\n\n\n\n This book illustrates its points through many real-life examples and informative reports, so you\u2019ll get vivid explanations for why your own choices and decisions determine your productivity, and how to improve on your work.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Amazon: \u2605\u2605\u2605\u2605\u2605 4.6 (7,051 votes) | Goodreads: \u2605\u2605\u2605\u2605\u2606 4.1 (615,646 votes)<\/p>\n\n\n\n An impactful book about the habits of successful people.<\/p>\n\n\n Author:<\/b> Stephen R. Covey<\/p>\n\n\n\n Quote:<\/b> \u201cStart with the end in mind.\u201d<\/i><\/p>\n\n\n\n Who\u2019s it for? <\/b>Anyone who\u2019s having trouble saying \u201cno\u201d, taking responsibility in life, identifying personal goals, listening to, or cooperating with others.<\/p>\n\n\n\n What\u2019s it about? <\/b>The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People<\/i> is another classic among productivity books \u2013 it offers 7 habits you can replicate in an effort to be more productive and effective.<\/p>\n\n\n\n What you\u2019ll learn? <\/b>Covey goes into detail with his proposed 7 habits, listing practical benefits behind each, so you\u2019ll learn how to:<\/p>\n\n\n\n Amazon: \u2605\u2605\u2605\u2605\u2605 4.6 (11,423 votes) | Goodreads: \u2605\u2605\u2605\u2605\u2606 4.0 (115,467 votes)<\/p>\n\n\n\n An updated bestseller on developing a growth mindset.<\/p>\n\n\n Author<\/b>: Carol S. Dweck<\/p>\n\n\n\n Quote: <\/b>\u201cDid I win? Did I lose? Those are the wrong questions. The correct question is: Did I make my best effort? If so, he says, \u201cYou may be outscored, but you will never lose.\u201d<\/i><\/p>\n\n\n\n Who\u2019s it for? <\/b>Anyone who believes people are stuck with the same abilities they were born with, for the rest of your life.<\/p>\n\n\n\n What\u2019s it about? <\/b>The Mindset<\/i> shows why you shouldn\u2019t view your talents as fixed assets you can no longer improve on and explains how you can cultivate a \u201cgrowth mindset\u201d instead.<\/p>\n\n\n\n What you\u2019ll learn? <\/b>You\u2019ll learn how to change your thought processes to recognize your potential to grow your talent, abilities, and skills.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The newest edition of the book also proposes a new twist to Dweck\u2019s original concept from 2007 \u2013 you\u2019ll learn what \u201cfalse growth mindset\u201d is and how to implement it to develop a more meaningful, profound \u201cgrowth mindset\u201d.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Amazon: \u2605\u2605\u2605\u2605\u2605 4.7 (\u200e10,344 votes) | Goodreads: \u2605\u2605\u2605\u2605\u2606 4.1 (56,138 votes)<\/p>\n\n\n\n A hands-on guide on how to achieve more in less time.<\/p>\n\n\n Author: <\/b>Gary Keller and Jay Papasan<\/p>\n\n\n\n Quote:<\/b> \u201cIt is not that we have too little time to do all the things we need to do, it is that we feel the need to do too many things in the time we have.\u201d<\/i><\/p>\n\n\n\n Who\u2019s it for? <\/b>Anyone having trouble focusing on one thing at a time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n What\u2019s it about? <\/b>The One Thing <\/i>provides a straightforward approach to productivity, that asks the question \u2013 What is the one thing most important to you at the moment?<\/p>\n\n\n\n What you\u2019ll learn? <\/b>You\u2019ll learn how to feel less stressed, how to minimize distractions and declutter your workload, as well to be more focused and energized to tackle a task at hand.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Keller and Jay Papasan also help you identify your short-term and long-term goals, teach you how to efficiently say \u201cNo\u201d to extra work<\/a>, and show the best ways to keep a work\/life balance<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Amazon: \u2605\u2605\u2605\u2605\u2606 4.5 (920 votes) | Goodreads: \u2605\u2605\u2605\u2605\u2606 4.1 (40,222 votes)<\/p>\n\n\n\n From the author of The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People <\/i>comes another practical book on how to prioritize daily activities efficiently.<\/p>\n\n\n Author: <\/b>Stephen R. Covey, A. Roger Merrill, and Rebecca R. Merrill<\/p>\n\n\n\n Quote: <\/b>\u201cWhat we believe about ourselves and our purpose has a powerful impact on how we live, how we love, and what we learn.\u201d<\/i><\/p>\n\n\n\n Who\u2019s it for? <\/b>People who make lists of what they need to do for the day, but don\u2019t know what they want to achieve by finishing said lists.<\/p>\n\n\n\n What\u2019s it about? <\/b>First Things First <\/i>shows how you can stop abiding by To-dos<\/a>, schedules, appointments, and understand what your goals, values, and principles in life really are.<\/p>\n\n\n\n What you\u2019ll learn? <\/b>You\u2019ll learn how to focus on what\u2019s important in your life (and not just on what\u2019s urgent), how to visualize what you want to achieve, and how to cooperate with people to reach the results you want.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Amazon: \u2605\u2605\u2605\u2605\u2605 4.6 (981 votes) | Goodreads: \u2605\u2605\u2605\u2605\u2606 4.1 (6,011 votes)<\/p>\n\n\n\n A profound book on getting the right<\/i> things done.<\/p>\n\n\n Author: <\/b>Michael Hyatt<\/p>\n\n\n\n Quote: <\/b>\u201cIf you want to master your schedule, increase your efficiency and output, and create more margin in your life for the things you care about, you’ve got to learn how to focus.\u201d<\/i><\/p>\n\n\n\n Who\u2019s it for? <\/b>Free to Focus <\/i>is mostly focused on people who feel overwhelmed by working up to 70 or more hours a week.<\/p>\n\n\n\n What\u2019s it about? <\/b>Free to Focus<\/i> is about reducing long working hours without hurting your productivity.<\/p>\n\n\n\n What you\u2019ll learn? <\/b>You will find helpful guides on how to accomplish more things throughout a workday by integrating different principles in your work routine \u2014 such as meaningful, i.e., deep work<\/a>, filtering what\u2019s important, eliminating distractions, learning how to delegate work<\/a>, and much more.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Amazon: \u2605\u2605\u2605\u2605\u2605 4.6 (1,407 votes) | Goodreads: \u2605\u2605\u2605\u2605\u2606 4.0 (32,455 votes)<\/p>\n\n\n\n Originally published in 1966, this timeless book still steals the spotlight when it comes to being an effective executive.<\/p>\n\n\n Author: <\/b>Peter F. Drucker<\/p>\n\n\n\n Quote: <\/b>\u201cOne cannot hire a hand \u2013 the whole man always comes with it.\u201d<\/i><\/p>\n\n\n\n Who\u2019s it for?<\/b> It\u2019s best for people in managerial positions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n What\u2019s it about? <\/b>The Effective Executive<\/i> is not about being a stereotypical leader but the one who thinks what\u2019s beneficial to the company; who has a developed action plan; who takes responsibility for their actions and decisions; the one who says \u201cwe\u201d instead of \u201cI\u201d.<\/p>\n\n\n\n What you\u2019ll learn? <\/b>According to Drucker, as an executive, you need to learn five habits to become an effective executive<\/i>:<\/p>\n\n\n\n Amazon: \u2605\u2605\u2605\u2605\u2605 4.6 (5,392 votes) | Goodreads: \u2605\u2605\u2605\u2605\u2606 4.0 (58,593 votes)<\/p>\n\n\n\n From an acclaimed surgeon, Dr. Gawande, comes an intellectual adventure based on true stories and Gawande\u2019s observations.<\/p>\n\n\n Author: <\/b>Atul Gawande<\/p>\n\n\n\n Quote: <\/b>\u201cGood checklists, on the other hand are precise. They are efficient, to the point, and easy to use even in the most difficult situations. They do not try to spell out everything–a checklist cannot fly a plane. Instead, they provide reminders of only the most important steps–the ones that even the highly skilled professional using them could miss. Good checklists are, above all, practical.\u201d<\/i><\/p>\n\n\n\n Who\u2019s it for?<\/b> The principles of this book (using checklists for better performance and lack of human error) can be used across industries such as medicine, aviation, construction, business, for everyday use, and many more.<\/p>\n\n\n\n What\u2019s it about? <\/b>The Checklist Manifesto <\/i>is about forming a habit of consulting a checklist before performing any task in order to avoid making reckless human errors.<\/p>\n\n\n\n What you\u2019ll learn? <\/b>You\u2019ll learn how to integrate checklists into your work routine or for personal use as an effective tool to make sure you get things done right<\/i> and decrease avoidable human errors.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Amazon: \u2605\u2605\u2605\u2605\u2606 4.5 (15,352 votes) | Goodreads: \u2605\u2605\u2605\u2605\u2606 4.0 (238,461 votes)<\/p>\n\n\n\n A whole new perception of how a workweek should look like.<\/p>\n\n\n Author: <\/b>Timothy Ferriss<\/p>\n\n\n\n Quote: <\/b>\u201cGetting fired, despite sometimes coming as a surprise and leaving you scrambling to recover, is often a godsend. Most people aren\u2019t lucky enough to get fired and die a slow spiritual death over 30<\/i>\u201340 years of tolerating the mediocre.\u201d<\/i><\/p>\n\n\n\n\n
Atomic Habits: An Easy Proven Way to Build Good Habits Break Bad Ones<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Digital Minimalism: Choosing a Focused Life in a Noisy World<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Essentialism: The Disciplined Pursuit of Less<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Mindset: The New Psychology of Success<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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The Checklist Manifesto: How to Get Things Right<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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