Productivity Science

A New York Times, Washington Post, USA Today, and IndieBound bestseller "Brilliant and timely" — Oliver Burkeman ~ Do Fewer Things. Work at a Natural Pace. Obsess over Quality. ~ From the New York Times bestselling author of Digital Minimalism and Deep Work, a groundbreaking philosophy for...

Millions of copies sold! The bestselling modern classic that sparked a worldwide conversation about the value of concentration—and the true costs of fractured attention. “I’m handing you the answer to the overwhelm you feel, and his name is Dr. Cal Newport.” —Mel Robbins, The Mel...

"Abdaal's enthusiastic narration resonates, inspiring listeners to become amateur productivity scientists. Informative, motivational, and entertaining, this audiobook delivers an enlightening perspective on productivity."—AudioFile This program is read by the author. The secret to productivity...

Superteams unlocks the secrets of high-performing teams, revealing the surprising science and practical lessons behind the world's most successful groups. What do the best teams do differently? To find out, award-winning social psychologist Ron Friedman surveyed thousands of teams and pinpointed...

Have you ever intended to get some work done but ended up on Instagram? Have you ever intended to stick to your diet but ended up microwaving a pizza? Have you ever intended to get to bed early but ended up seeing your laptop clock hit 02:00 AM? Then I have good news and bad news. The bad news is you lack self-control. The good news is you’re human. My goal is to make you superhuman. In this book you’ll learn how to take control of your body and mind by drawing on cognitive neurosciences and behavioral psychology. I've distilled the knowledge of 542 scientific references into 53 ...

Dopamine and Motivation Explained: The Science of Focus, Distraction, Habits, Social Media, Productivity, and Drive is a practical guide to how motivation actually works in daily life. Instead of repeating the usual claim that dopamine is just a “pleasure chemical,” it shows how dopamine is tied to wanting, effort, attention, learning, and the pursuit of rewards. That makes it central to problems people recognize immediately: procrastination, compulsive phone checking, difficulty starting important work, loss of momentum, and the strange power of small temptations over larger goals. The...

From the Industrial Revolution to the age of artificial intelligence, The Technology Trap takes a sweeping look at the history of technological progress and how it has radically shifted the distribution of economic and political power among society’s members.

In this revolutionary book, Ali Abdaal, Cambridge-educated doctor and the world's most-followed productivity expert, offers a scientifically proven way to get more done - by finding radical pleasure in everything you do. He starts by introducing the three 'energisers' that make work invigorating rather than draining - Power, Play and People. Then he delves into cutting-edge science that reveals how to integrate these forces into your daily routine - so you end every day feeling uplifted rather than exhausted.

The Productivity Method: How To Stop Procrastination and Get More Done is a practical, motivating guide for anyone stuck in a cycle of distraction, overwhelm, delay, and unfinished goals. This isn’t another unrealistic productivity book packed with impossible routines and hustle-culture nonsense. It’s a real-world system for normal people with stress, bad habits, endless notifications, and brains that sometimes think laundry sounds more exciting than important work.

From a world-renowned authority on alcohol abuse, a book that exposes the side effects drinking imposes on our overall health–and how we can moderate our consumption. From after-work happy hour to a nightly glass of wine, we're used to thinking of alcohol as a normal part of our daily lives...

Based on Stanford University psychologist Kelly McGonigal's wildly popular course "The Science of Willpower," The Willpower Instinct is the first book to explain the science of self-control and how it can be harnessed to improve our health, happiness, and productivity. Informed by the latest...

Brought to you by Penguin. THE INSTANT SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER From the New York Times bestselling author of Digital Minimalism and one of the world's top productivity experts, a groundbreaking philosophy for creating great work at a sustainable pace. Hustle culture. Burnout. Quiet quitting...

Master time management and conquer burnout with science-backed habits that turn a chaotic schedule into calm focus. Perfect for your morning commute, this actionable personal development guide rescues you from chronic overwhelm. Stop hustling harder and start managing your cognitive energy to...

Unlock the Power of Your Mind. Unlock the Next Level of Your Career. In the fast-paced world of science, technology, engineering, and innovation, technical skill alone isn’t enough to thrive. The real game-changer? Mastering Your Mind — the hidden driver of focus, creativity, resilience, and decision-making. Technical Mind Mastery is your step-by-step guide to building the mental skills that high-performing professionals use to excel. Whether you’re in your first years on the job or climbing toward leadership, you’ll discover proven techniques to overcome distraction, sharpen focus,...

This program is read by the author. A landmark audiobook about how we form habits, and what we can do with this knowledge to make positive change We spend a shocking 43 percent of our day doing things without thinking about them. That means that almost half of our actions aren’t conscious...

Get a new perspective on the vitally important skill of resting—and change your habits for good! "Sacred Rest should be a mainstay in every clinician's body library, and a gift for every friend you care about." —Dr. Michelle Bengston, board-certified clinical neuropsychologist and author of...

A fresh, personal, and entertaining exploration of a topic that concerns all of us: how to be more productive at work and in every facet of our lives. Chris Bailey turned down lucrative job offers to pursue a lifelong dream—to spend a year performing a deep dive experiment into the pursuit of...

Association Is Not Action The Science of Self-Initiation in a World of Talk By Di Tran — Di Tran University, The College of Humanization Book Description (Amazon Ready) In a world filled with meetings, conversations, alignment, and endless discussion, one truth remains largely unspoken: Most people are close to action. Very few actually act. Association Is Not Action is a precise, behavioral examination of the gap between intention and execution—between those who speak about change and those who produce it. Drawing from real-world observation across business, education, leadership ...

In Brain Hacks, you won't find another overwhelming list of 500 obvious tips. Instead, you'll discover a curated set of powerful, often counter-intuitive productivity hacks, each one backed by surprising and simple explanations from neuroscience. This book is the user's manual for your mind that you were never given.

A dynamic and inspiring exploration of the new science that is redrawing the future for people in their forties, fifties, and sixties for the better—and for good. There’s no such thing as an inevitable midlife crisis, Barbara Bradley Hagerty writes in this provocative, hopeful book. It’s a...