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...

"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...

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...

FEATURED ON THE COVER OF HARVARD BUSINESS REVIEW "An outstanding book." —NPR "A valuable guide for teams and managers seeking to improve performance."—WALL STREET JOURNAL "A rare read that introduces fresh ideas about how to make groups more than the sum of their parts."—ADAM GRANT...

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 ...

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 researcher and consultant burrows deep inside the heads of one modern two-career couple to examine how each partner processes the workday—revealing how a more nuanced understanding of the brain can allow us to better organize, prioritize, recall, and sort our daily lives. Emily and Paul are...

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.

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

The Sunday Times and New York Times Bestseller The secret to productivity isn’t discipline. It’s joy. We have all been told that the secret to productivity is simple: work harder. The trouble is, endless hard work doesn’t just make us unhappier – it makes us less productive too. Here, Dr...

Behavioral psychologist Dr. John Austin has asked leaders around the world what they most want for their teams . . . and most leaders want their people to feel belonging, psychological and physical safety, to feel inspired, excited to be at work, and that they are working with purpose. Leaders implement processes and procedures, develop training, create strategic plans, and explain in increasing detail what to do . . . and yet, somehow, the work culture often does not improve.

Outsmart your lazy and undisciplined tendencies. Become a productivity machine and achieve your goals in record time. Procrastination is the monster that we are always running from. It lurks around every corner, and can completely sabotage your life. But you can learn to defeat it every time. A blueprint for getting into motion from a complete standstill. Understand and defeat your psychological blocks. The Science of Getting Started is a deep dive into our tendency to push things until the last minute possible.

This book is crafted for curious minds—not just tech professionals. It’s designed to take the mystery out of AI and help you confidently apply it in ways that make sense for your life. With hands-on exercises and real-world applications, this book empowers you to use AI confidently—whether for work, home, or fun.

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...

What if fixing your focus, beating procrastination, and finally ending your guilt-filled evenings didn’t require endless willpower—just five simple science-backed steps you can start today? Living with ADHD as an adult can feel like running through quicksand. You start the day with good intentions, only to lose hours to distractions, unfinished tasks, and mounting stress. Deadlines slip, guilt grows, and evenings that should feel calm instead leave you restless and overwhelmed. But it doesn’t have to stay this way. With the right system, your ADHD brain can shift from scattered to ...