Die Empty

Unleash Your Best Work Every Day

By: Todd Henry

Narrated by: Todd Henry

Length: 5 hrs and 30 mins

Publisher's summary

Most of us live with the stubborn idea that we'll always have tomorrow to do our most important and valuable work. We fill our days with frantic activity, bouncing from task to task, scrambling to make deadlines and chase the next promotion. But by the end of each day we're often left asking ourselves "did the work I do today really matter?" We feel the ticking of the clock, but we're stuck in first gear, unsure of the path forward and without a road map to guide us.

Here's the hard truth: sooner or later all of our tomorrows will run out, so how we choose to spend today is significant. Each day that we postpone difficult tasks and succumb to the clutter that chokes creativity, discipline, and innovation results in a net deficit to the world, our organizations, and ourselves.

Die Empty is a tool for people who aren't willing to put off their most important work for another day. Todd Henry explains the forces that keep us in stagnation, and introduces a process for instilling consistent practices into your life that will keep you on a true and steady course. It's not about slaving over a project or living on a whim it's about embracing the idea that time is finite and making the unique contribution to the world that only you can make. Henry shows how to cultivate the mindset and the methods you need to sustain your enthusiasm, push through mental barriers, and unleash your best work each day.

Sure to bring a newfound clarity and a sense of urgency to how you approach your work every day, Die Empty will help you reach for and achieve your goals.

©2013 Todd Henry (P)2013 Gildan Media LLC

Critic reviews

"One of the best books of the year. Passionate, practical and powerful, Todd will help you do more and do it better, starting right now." Seth Godin, author of The Icarus Deception"A simple, masterful manual for leading a fulfilled life... Bravo, Todd Henry!" (David Allen, author of the international best seller Getting Things Done)

Good read

I'm going to listen to this again every now and then. It's chock full of nuggets we all 'know' but need to practice/implement and make automatic. If you want to take your life to the next level & are ready to do the work. This is a good guide among the many others out there. The key is in the doing, the habits, the actions you take.... (Clearly I'm still working on it.).

Good ideas but struggling listening

I had mixed feelings while listening to the audio book. The book is full of good ideas and inspiration, it made me want to work on my goals eagerly. However, time after time my attention wandered away, and I had to force myself to pay attention. I think if you haven't listened to similar books before, it's worth to give a try, but if you are familiar with this type of books, this one doesn't give you as much as you expect.

Great material!

The content is unbelievable. I recommend stopping at the checkpoints and digging into the assignments he gives you to do. You'll get some great tips if you just listen through nonstop, but to really create a new path for yourself, you have to apply it to your own life first.

As for the reader (the author), it was okay. I've heard authors who are terrible readers, but Henry did a good job with pace and tone. Unless the author has significant history improving their speaking ability or communication skills, it's worth the money to hire a professional narrator. Henry does a decent reading, but it could have been better.

This book is amazing. 12/10

Where does Die Empty rank among all the audiobooks you’ve listened to so far?

out of the 25 audio books ive purchased this is by far my favorite. It has clear actionable steps and is interesting to listen to. So much so that I have listened to it several times through. Whoever you are, you will find this useful & relevant.

I will listen several times

I gained a lot from this book, but plan to listen a few more times to get more. May have to by the actual book.

motivated me to keep going

I had this book forever. finally finished it on here. loved the book and audio!

Fantastic! Great book.

Would you recommend this audiobook to a friend? If so, why?

Yes. Loved it.

What other book might you compare Die Empty to and why?

The Brain That Changes Everything by. Shaahin Cheyene because of the author's tone.

best motivational book so far

i listened to it multiple times. all the best, motivational and inspiring ideas are on the first part of the book. it ençouraged me to do what I want to do NOW!

Awesome book about living a life of creativity

Todd Henry does it again in this fantastic book about living a life of creativity. A must read for anyone who wants to live a life worth living and create value in life for others and themselves.

An Excellent Listen....

....for those who have been freelancing for awhile now and feel they could use a business overhaul.