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Rest
- Why You Get More Done When You Work Less
- Narrated by: Adam Sims
- Length: 6 hrs and 57 mins
- Unabridged Audiobook
- Release date: 12-05-17
- Language: English
- Publisher: Hachette Audio
- Whispersync for Voice-ready
Regular price: $29.65
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Publisher's Summary
"Rest is such a valuable book. If work is our national religion, Pang is the philosopher reintegrating our bifurcated selves." (Arianna Huffington, New York Times Book Review)
Overwork is the new normal. Rest is something to do when the important things are done - but they are never done. Looking at different forms of rest, from sleep to vacation, Silicon Valley futurist and business consultant Alex Soojung-Kim Pang dispels the myth that the harder we work the better the outcome. He combines rigorous scientific research with a rich array of examples of writers, painters, and thinkers - from Darwin to Stephen King - to challenge our tendency to see work and relaxation as antithetical. "Deliberate rest," as Pang calls it, is the true key to productivity, and will give us more energy, sharper ideas, and a better life. Rest offers a roadmap to rediscovering the importance of rest in our lives, and a convincing argument that we need to relax more if we actually want to get more done.
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- samsamcan
- 01-25-18
take naps
there I saved you some time. take naps and live longer. the reader is monotone. should of spent my coins on some other fiction book
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- gingerbread1
- 03-09-18
Lots of talking but nothing is said
3 chapters in and I have no clue what the purpose of this book is. despite talking for 45 minutes, nothing has been said. Not going to waste more of my time listening to the rest.
6 of 6 people found this review helpful
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- Clayton
- Providence, RI, United States
- 01-27-18
Good, but....
I thoroughly enjoyed the book and was able to get a lot out of it, but I fear that most of the advice isn't applicable to my life or most people who don't have the freedom to set their own schedules.
as a business owner who is constantly stressed out and busy, it definitely has changed the way I think about my life and I am excited about the changes I can implement.
also felt like it was bogged down with a few too many examples. Other than that I recommended if you are feeling like you need a change in your life to stay sane
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- David S Walker
- 12-23-17
Great Reference for an improved life.
This book contains many helpful tips on how to live a more balanced, productive and fulfilling life. The concepts all require customization for each individual’s life demands.
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- usa
- 12-21-17
Best productive advice
This is a very interesting in counterintuitive book. It is some of the best advice I have ever read regarding active rest and its affect on productivity. I would highly recommend it to almost every one.
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- Jeff
- 03-04-18
Terrible Book, I want my money back!
What could have made this a 4 or 5-star listening experience for you?
If the author related the topic to everyone, not just famous artists and scientists. The author continually referred to great men and great male artists. I don't believe there was a single mention of any great women and they attitudes on rest and sleep.
How the rich and famous rest is all well and good, but how does that relate to a guy who digs ditches for a living . . . it doesn't. Very elitist attitude and the title should have reflected who the target audience is.
What do you think your next listen will be?
Steven Pinker's newest book.
How did the narrator detract from the book?
I didn't care for the narrator, his voice sounded like he was always a bit sarcastic or something.
You didn’t love this book... but did it have any redeeming qualities?
Nor much.
Any additional comments?
The author simply cobbled together a bunch of facts and anecdotes about famous artists. I didn't find anything original here. Very disappointed.
6 of 8 people found this review helpful
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- Anonymous User
- 01-18-18
informative, maybe not practical
this was a very interesting book to hear information regarding rest using both scientific data and exemplars of famous individuals. Some of the information may be applicable to Everyday Life, but most would take a serious change for implementation.
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- Jai A. Evans
- Washington, DC
- 12-27-17
A great study of the creative process.
The author highlights the importance of active rest for the creative process across many disciplines.
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- Jan Harold
- Bulacan, Philippines
- 12-27-17
A good overview about why we should rest more
It was a good book(audiobook) to know more about rest and how it can enhance our work, there are plenty of examples and maybe too plenty to be honest. Some of the stories or examples are redundant for me.
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- Edward A. Murray, Jr.
- 12-27-17
Rest for success
The concepts of active rest and mind wandering gave me more than I expected. I'd recommend it to all because there is something for everyone. The exercise chapter (17)was another pleasant surprise. Thanks
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