Autopilot

The Art & Science of Doing Nothing

De: Andrew Smart

Narrado por: Kevin Free

Andrew Smart wants you to sit and do nothing much more often - and he has the science to explain why.

At every turn we’re pushed to do more, faster, and more efficiently: That drumbeat resounds throughout our wage-slave society. Multitasking is not only a virtue, it’s a necessity. Books such as Getting Things Done, The One Minute Manager, and The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People regularly top the best seller lists, and have spawned a considerable industry.

But Andrew Smart argues that slackers may have the last laugh. The latest neuroscience shows that the “culture of effectiveness” is not only ineffective, it can be harmful to your well-being. He makes a compelling case - backed by science - that filling life with activity at work and at home actually hurts your brain.

A survivor of corporate-mandated “Six Sigma” training to improve efficiency, Smart has channeled a self-described “loathing” of the time-management industry into a witty, informative, and wide-ranging audiobook that draws on the most recent research into brain power. Use it to explain to bosses, family, and friends why you need to relax - right now.

©2013 Andrew Smart (P)2013 Audible, Inc.

Interesting concept

This Book really made me wonder why I schedule out my life and beat myself up for not being the busiest person I know. I like the thought to do nothing and allow our brains to work!

Loved it!

Interesting viewpoint, backed by real science. The information on ADHD was particularly well presented and documented.

Insightful!

What does Kevin Free bring to the story that you wouldn’t experience if you just read the book?

I believe that Kevin Free narrated the book with the emotions as author intended them to be received.

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This was an insightful listen! Listening to the author talk about how our brains are structured actually helped me with some prior books that I have listened to. If you are looking for a book that explains to you why you should relax...I recommend you read this book.

Eye opening

I am in the process of starting up my own business and I’m doing so trying to open my mind and improve myself with different processes. This book at first seemed very not helpful but as I began to listen was so informative. Opened my eyes to how God created us and science doesn’t disprove God but confirm. How our body is designed to be balance by what we do and how we think. Creativity in this society where production is king is hard and takes more effort but to slow down in order for creativity to be born is a good thing for an individual. I don’t believe it can be done on a national or even global scale but you can never say never!

Also a lot of big words are used but very understandable. If you understand the meaning of the word it’s obviously more specific and detailed but if not it’s still a pretty reasonable listen.

More Brain Science, Less Socialism Please

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I was excited to read this book because its premise was one that I intuitively feel is true. I got the validation I wanted in the many examples of scientific findings the author provides on how the brain works optimally when allowed some "white space" from thinking and doing. But, the last couple of chapters the focus was on how awful capitalism is, blaming modern society's focus on productivity and profit for the detriment of humankind's creativity. I wish that the author had offset some of his socialistic idealism with practical examples of how we could apply his findings in our everyday life. It was a missed opportunity.