When: The Scientific Secrets of Perfect Timing

By: Daniel H. Pink

Narrated by: Daniel H. Pink

The instant New York Times Bestseller
#1 Wall Street Journal Business Bestseller
Instant Washington Post Bestseller

"Brims with a surprising amount of insight and practical advice." —The Wall Street Journal

Daniel H. Pink, the #1 bestselling author of Drive and To Sell Is Human, unlocks the scientific secrets to good timing to help you flourish at work, at school, and at home.

Everyone knows that timing is everything. But we don't know much about timing itself. Our lives are a never-ending 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: The Scientific Secrets of Perfect Timing, Pink shows that timing is really 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 you 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.

VERY INTERESTING BOOK

Although there are better books on the topic (by Satchin Panda and Michael Breus), this book was short and to the point and a very good read, especially if you are a fan of the author.

Good Listen

It was interesting-and insightful.

The most memorable moment: understanding the importance of beginnings & endings.

great presentation of science

honest and humble presentation of ideas based on science. useful ideas for everyone from school system to industry

Very good book to read

Highly recommend it. I will definitely use what I learned in this book and apply it to my life.

Easy to listen to and thought evoking

I find this book one of those especially good to listen to. The content offers many ideas on how to get the most out of time and got me eager to try out some of the things.