When

The Scientific Secrets of Perfect Timing

By: Daniel H. Pink

Narrated by: Daniel H. Pink

Everyone knows that timing is everything. But we don't know much about timing itself. Our lives are a neverending stream of 'when' decisions: when to start a business, schedule a class, get serious about a person. Yet we make those decisions based on intuition and guesswork.

Timing, it's often assumed, is an art; in When, Pink shows that timing is in fact a science.

Drawing on a rich trove of research from psychology, biology and economics, Pink reveals how best to live, work and succeed. How can we use the hidden patterns of the day to build the ideal schedule? Why do certain breaks dramatically improve student test scores? How can we turn a stumbling beginning into a fresh start? Why should we avoid going to the hospital in the afternoon? Why is singing in time with other people as good for us as exercise? And what is the ideal time to quit a job, switch careers, or get married?

In When, Pink distills cutting-edge research and data on timing and synthesizes them into a fascinating, readable narrative packed with irresistible stories and practical takeaways that give readers compelling insights into how we can live richer, more engaged lives.

Critic reviews

"Praise for Daniel H. Pink: 'Provocative and fascinating" (MALCOLM GLADWELL, author of Outliers)

"Bold and persuasive" (RICHARD WISEMAN, author of 59 Seconds)

"Pink is rapidly acquiring international guru status . . . He is an engaging writer, who challenges and provokes"

"Inspiring"

"Radical, surprising, and undeniably true"

"Pink one of our smartest thinkers about the interaction of work, psychology and society"

"A gifted writer who turns even the heaviest scientific study into something digestible - and often amusing - without losing his intellectual punch"

"Timing is not everything, everything is timing."

I thoroughly enjoyed listening to this book. for those who are curious about how to extract the best of your day and possibly from your life, I would highly encourage you to absorb this book.

thank you Daniel H Pink

Food for the inquisitive mind

A refreshing perspective on the concept of time and the effects it has on every day life. Highly recommended.

Makes you see time differently

What an piece of knowledge. Something I can definitely apply to my personal, spiritual and professional life.

Highly recommend

I loved Dan Pink’s other books, so I surprise here - great! Highly recommend to Thank everyone.

Wonderful insights about time

The book talks about the importance of poignant ending. This book ends with the statement “everything is timing” which is different from the worldly commonsensical saying we often hear: “timing is everything.”

Loved the practicality shared as stories in the book. Being from India, loved the coverage of dabbawalas excellent service. Less or no preachings, no frameworks to excel, just simple understanding and actions that are easy enough to apply and get a profound impact on our lives.

Highly recommend this audio book.