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Getting Things Done
- The Art of Stress-Free Productivity
- Narrated by: David Allen
- Length: 10 hrs and 23 mins
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Building a Second Brain
- A Proven Method to Organize Your Digital Life and Unlock Your Creative Potential
- Written by: Tiago Forte
- Narrated by: André Santana, Tiago Forte
- Length: 7 hrs and 29 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 62
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 50
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 48
For the first time in history, we have instantaneous access to the world’s knowledge. There has never been a better time to learn, to contribute, and to improve ourselves. Yet, rather than feeling empowered, we are often left feeling overwhelmed by this constant influx of information. The very knowledge that was supposed to set us free has instead led to the paralyzing stress of believing we’ll never know or remember enough. Now, this eye-opening and accessible guide shows how you can easily create your own personal system for knowledge management, otherwise known as a Second Brain.
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5 out of 5 stars
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Must Read
- By Rachel on 2023-01-09
Written by: Tiago Forte
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Ready for Anything
- 52 Productivity Principles for Work and Life
- Written by: David Allen
- Narrated by: David Allen
- Length: 3 hrs and 6 mins
- Abridged
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Overall5 out of 5 stars 18
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Performance5 out of 5 stars 14
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Story5 out of 5 stars 14
Discover David Allen's powerful productivity principles and vastly increase your ability to work better, not harder - every day. He asks listeners what's holding them back and shows how all of us can be "ready for anything" - with a clear mind, a clear deck, and clear intentions. This is the perfect audiobook for anyone wanting to work and live at his or her very best.
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4 out of 5 stars
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Why use a second narrator?
- By Georgiana Stewart on 2019-04-11
Written by: David Allen
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Deep Work
- Rules for Focused Success in a Distracted World
- Written by: Cal Newport
- Narrated by: Jeff Bottoms
- Length: 7 hrs and 44 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 1,138
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 923
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 910
Master one of our economy’s most rare skills and achieve groundbreaking results with this “exciting” audiobook (Daniel H. Pink) from an “exceptional” author (New York Times Book Review). Deep work is the ability to focus without distraction on a cognitively demanding task. It's a skill that allows you to quickly master complicated information and produce better results in less time. Deep Work will make you better at what you do and provide the sense of true fulfillment that comes from craftsmanship.
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5 out of 5 stars
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So good. An essential read.
- By Bradly Helm on 2018-08-02
Written by: Cal Newport
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The Power of Habit
- Why We Do What We Do in Life and Business
- Written by: Charles Duhigg
- Narrated by: Mike Chamberlain
- Length: 11 hrs and 10 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 2,116
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 1,735
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In The Power of Habit, award-winning business reporter Charles Duhigg takes us to the thrilling edge of scientific discoveries that explain why habits exist and how they can be changed. Distilling vast amounts of information into engrossing narratives that take us from the boardrooms of Procter & Gamble to the sidelines of the NFL to the front lines of the civil rights movement, Duhigg presents a whole new understanding of human nature and its potential.
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2 out of 5 stars
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A bit disappointing to be honest (until Ch.11)
- By Natasha on 2017-11-09
Written by: Charles Duhigg
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Willpower
- Rediscovering the Greatest Human Strength
- Written by: Roy F. Baumeister, John Tierney
- Narrated by: Denis O'Hare
- Length: 9 hrs and 6 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 48
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 34
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 33
Pioneering research psychologist Roy F. Baumeister collaborates with New York Times science writer John Tierney to revolutionize our understanding of the most coveted human virtue: self-control. Drawing on cutting-edge research and the wisdom of real-life experts, Willpower shares lessons on how to focus our strength, resist temptation, and redirect our lives. It shows listeners how to be realistic when setting goals, monitor their progress, and how to keep faith when they falter.
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5 out of 5 stars
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great book
- By Anonymous User on 2022-05-06
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How to Take Smart Notes
- One Simple Technique to Boost Writing, Learning and Thinking - for Students, Academics and Nonfiction Book Writers
- Written by: Sonke Ahrens
- Narrated by: Nigel Fyfe
- Length: 5 hrs and 53 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall5 out of 5 stars 18
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Performance5 out of 5 stars 13
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Story5 out of 5 stars 12
The key to good and efficient writing lies in the intelligent organization of ideas and notes. This book helps students, academics, and nonfiction writers to get more done, write intelligent texts, and learn for the long run. It teaches you how to take smart notes and ensure they bring you and your projects forward.
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Building a Second Brain
- A Proven Method to Organize Your Digital Life and Unlock Your Creative Potential
- Written by: Tiago Forte
- Narrated by: André Santana, Tiago Forte
- Length: 7 hrs and 29 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 62
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 50
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 48
For the first time in history, we have instantaneous access to the world’s knowledge. There has never been a better time to learn, to contribute, and to improve ourselves. Yet, rather than feeling empowered, we are often left feeling overwhelmed by this constant influx of information. The very knowledge that was supposed to set us free has instead led to the paralyzing stress of believing we’ll never know or remember enough. Now, this eye-opening and accessible guide shows how you can easily create your own personal system for knowledge management, otherwise known as a Second Brain.
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5 out of 5 stars
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Must Read
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Ready for Anything
- 52 Productivity Principles for Work and Life
- Written by: David Allen
- Narrated by: David Allen
- Length: 3 hrs and 6 mins
- Abridged
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Overall5 out of 5 stars 18
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Performance5 out of 5 stars 14
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Story5 out of 5 stars 14
Discover David Allen's powerful productivity principles and vastly increase your ability to work better, not harder - every day. He asks listeners what's holding them back and shows how all of us can be "ready for anything" - with a clear mind, a clear deck, and clear intentions. This is the perfect audiobook for anyone wanting to work and live at his or her very best.
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4 out of 5 stars
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Why use a second narrator?
- By Georgiana Stewart on 2019-04-11
Written by: David Allen
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Deep Work
- Rules for Focused Success in a Distracted World
- Written by: Cal Newport
- Narrated by: Jeff Bottoms
- Length: 7 hrs and 44 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 1,138
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 923
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 910
Master one of our economy’s most rare skills and achieve groundbreaking results with this “exciting” audiobook (Daniel H. Pink) from an “exceptional” author (New York Times Book Review). Deep work is the ability to focus without distraction on a cognitively demanding task. It's a skill that allows you to quickly master complicated information and produce better results in less time. Deep Work will make you better at what you do and provide the sense of true fulfillment that comes from craftsmanship.
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5 out of 5 stars
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So good. An essential read.
- By Bradly Helm on 2018-08-02
Written by: Cal Newport
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The Power of Habit
- Why We Do What We Do in Life and Business
- Written by: Charles Duhigg
- Narrated by: Mike Chamberlain
- Length: 11 hrs and 10 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 2,116
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 1,735
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 1,728
In The Power of Habit, award-winning business reporter Charles Duhigg takes us to the thrilling edge of scientific discoveries that explain why habits exist and how they can be changed. Distilling vast amounts of information into engrossing narratives that take us from the boardrooms of Procter & Gamble to the sidelines of the NFL to the front lines of the civil rights movement, Duhigg presents a whole new understanding of human nature and its potential.
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2 out of 5 stars
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A bit disappointing to be honest (until Ch.11)
- By Natasha on 2017-11-09
Written by: Charles Duhigg
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Willpower
- Rediscovering the Greatest Human Strength
- Written by: Roy F. Baumeister, John Tierney
- Narrated by: Denis O'Hare
- Length: 9 hrs and 6 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 48
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 34
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 33
Pioneering research psychologist Roy F. Baumeister collaborates with New York Times science writer John Tierney to revolutionize our understanding of the most coveted human virtue: self-control. Drawing on cutting-edge research and the wisdom of real-life experts, Willpower shares lessons on how to focus our strength, resist temptation, and redirect our lives. It shows listeners how to be realistic when setting goals, monitor their progress, and how to keep faith when they falter.
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5 out of 5 stars
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great book
- By Anonymous User on 2022-05-06
Written by: Roy F. Baumeister, and others
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How to Take Smart Notes
- One Simple Technique to Boost Writing, Learning and Thinking - for Students, Academics and Nonfiction Book Writers
- Written by: Sonke Ahrens
- Narrated by: Nigel Fyfe
- Length: 5 hrs and 53 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall5 out of 5 stars 18
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Performance5 out of 5 stars 13
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Story5 out of 5 stars 12
The key to good and efficient writing lies in the intelligent organization of ideas and notes. This book helps students, academics, and nonfiction writers to get more done, write intelligent texts, and learn for the long run. It teaches you how to take smart notes and ensure they bring you and your projects forward.
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Order from Chaos
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- Written by: Jaclyn Paul
- Narrated by: Vanessa Daniels
- Length: 6 hrs and 37 mins
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Overall5 out of 5 stars 8
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Late fees on forgotten bills. A home full of clutter and unfinished projects. Eroding respect with your friends, family, and colleagues. Health worries from doctor's appointments you keep meaning to schedule. Nonstop anxiety as you wait for the other shoe to drop. You deserve better. Order from Chaos will teach you how your brain works and how to stop getting in your own way.
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3 out of 5 stars
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Good advice, poor narration
- By ML on 2021-09-19
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The Great CEO Within
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- Written by: Matt Mochary, Alex MacCaw, Misha Talavera
- Narrated by: Joe Scalora
- Length: 5 hrs
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Matt Mochary coaches the CEOs of many of the fastest-scaling technology companies in Silicon Valley. With The Great CEO Within, he shares his highly effective leadership and business-operating tools with any CEO or manager in the world. Learn how to efficiently scale your business from startup to corporation by implementing a system of accountability, effective problem-solving, and transparent feedback.
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5 out of 5 stars
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Absolutely a must for any entrepreneur or startup
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The Motivation Myth
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- Written by: Jeff Haden
- Narrated by: Ray Porter
- Length: 6 hrs and 30 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 104
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It's comforting to imagine that superstars in their fields were just born better equipped than the rest of us. When a co-worker loses 20 pounds, or a friend runs a marathon while completing a huge project at work, we assume they have more grit, more willpower, more innate talent, and above all, more motivation to see their goals through. But that's not at actually true, as popular Inc.com columnist Jeff Haden proves. "Motivation" as we know it is a myth. Motivation isn't the special sauce that we require at the beginning of any major change.
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1 out of 5 stars
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Incredibly Negative Tone
- By Brandy on 2021-10-19
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Make Time
- How to Focus on What Matters Every Day
- Written by: Jake Knapp, John Zeratsky
- Narrated by: Jake Knapp, John Zeratsky
- Length: 4 hrs and 58 mins
- Unabridged
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Nobody ever looked at an empty calendar and said, "The best way to spend this time is by cramming it full of meetings!" or got to work in the morning and thought, Today I'll spend hours on Facebook! Yet that's exactly what we do. Why?
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5 out of 5 stars
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Simple and Effective
- By Lynne on 2019-01-02
Written by: Jake Knapp, and others
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First Things First
- Written by: Stephen R. Covey, A. Roger Merrill, Rebecca R. Merrill
- Narrated by: Stephen R. Covey, A. Roger Merrill, Rebecca R. Merrill
- Length: 1 hr and 10 mins
- Original Recording
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 35
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First Things First is a revolutionary guide to managing your time by learning how to balance your life. Traditional time management suggests that working harder, smarter, and faster will help you gain control over your life, and that increased control will bring peace and fulfillment. But the authors of First Things First apply the insights of The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People to our daily problems of struggling with the ever-increasing demands of work and home life.
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5 out of 5 stars
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Wow. Well worth my time!
- By Anonymous User on 2021-01-29
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The ONE Thing
- The Surprisingly Simple Truth Behind Extraordinary Results
- Written by: Gary Keller, Jay Papasan
- Narrated by: Timothy Miller, Claire Hamilton
- Length: 5 hrs and 24 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 820
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This is an audiobook for busy people. If you want less on your plate and more for your life and career, tune in to the #1 Wall Street Journal best seller, The ONE Thing: The Surprisingly Simple Truth Behind Extraordinary Results. The ONE Thing will bring your life and your work into focus. Authors Gary Keller and Jay Papasan teach you the tricks to cut through the clutter, achieve better results in less time, dial down stress, and master what matters to you.
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3 out of 5 stars
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Ruined by narrators & music
- By foxrockets on 2018-06-28
Written by: Gary Keller, and others
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Eat That Frog!
- 21 Great Ways to Stop Procrastinating and Get More Done in Less
- Written by: Brian Tracy
- Narrated by: Brian Tracy
- Length: 2 hrs and 37 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 194
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There’s an old saying that if the first thing you do each morning is eat a live frog, you’ll have the satisfaction of knowing you’re done with the worst thing you’ll have to do all day. For Tracy, eating a frog is a metaphor for tackling your most challenging task - but also the one that can have the greatest positive impact on your life. Eat That Frog! shows you how to organize each day so you can zero in on these critical tasks and accomplish them efficiently and effectively.
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5 out of 5 stars
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One of the most important book I did listen
- By Amazon Customer on 2023-07-26
Written by: Brian Tracy
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The Organized Mind
- Thinking Straight in the Age of Information Overload
- Written by: Daniel J. Levitin
- Narrated by: Luke Daniels
- Length: 16 hrs and 19 mins
- Unabridged
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In The Organized Mind, Daniel J. Levitin, PhD, uses the latest brain science to demonstrate how those people excel - and how readers can use their methods to regain a sense of mastery over the way they organize their homes, workplaces, and time. With lively, entertaining chapters on everything from the kitchen junk drawer to health care to executive office workflow, Levitin reveals how new research into the cognitive neuroscience of attention and memory can be applied to the challenges of our daily lives.
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1 out of 5 stars
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text book
- By Brett MacDonald on 2020-08-26
Written by: Daniel J. Levitin
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Getting Things Done for Teens
- Take Control of Your Life in a Distracting World
- Written by: David Allen, Mark Wallace, Mike Williams
- Narrated by: Christopher Gebauer, David Allen
- Length: 4 hrs and 33 mins
- Unabridged
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The most interconnected generation in history is navigating unimaginable amounts of social pressure, both in personal and online interactions. How do we help the overloaded and distracted next generation deal with increasing complexity and help them not only survive, but thrive? How do we help them experience stress-free productivity and gain momentum and confidence? Getting Things Done for Teens will train the next generation to overcome these obstacles and flourish by coaching them to use the internationally renowned Getting Things Done methodology.
Written by: David Allen, and others
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Making It All Work
- Winning at the Game of Work and the Business of Life
- Written by: David Allen
- Narrated by: David Allen
- Length: 8 hrs and 33 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 14
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The companion to the blockbuster best seller, Getting Things Done. Since its publication in 2001, Getting Things Done has become, as Time magazine put it, "the defining self-help business book" of the decade. Having inspired millions of readers/listeners around the world, it clearly spoke to an urgent need in an increasingly time-pressured society. Now, in the highly anticipated sequel Making It All Work, Allen unlocks the full power of his methods across the entire span of life and work.
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5 out of 5 stars
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Great supplement to GTD to put things together.
- By Anonymous User on 2023-03-01
Written by: David Allen
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The Checklist Manifesto
- How to Get Things Right
- Written by: Atul Gawande
- Narrated by: John Bedford Lloyd
- Length: 6 hrs and 9 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 229
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We live in a world of great and increasing complexity, where even the most expert professionals struggle to master the tasks they face. Longer training, ever more advanced technologies - neither seems to prevent grievous errors. But in a hopeful turn, acclaimed surgeon and writer Atul Gawande finds a remedy in the humblest and simplest of techniques: the checklist.
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4 out of 5 stars
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3 situations and what is matter
- By Marcelo Mendonca on 2019-06-11
Written by: Atul Gawande
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So Good They Can't Ignore You
- Why Skills Trump Passion in the Quest for Work You Love
- Written by: Cal Newport
- Narrated by: Dave Mallow
- Length: 6 hrs and 28 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 277
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In this eye-opening account, Cal Newport debunks the long-held belief that "follow your passion" is good advice. Not only is the cliché flawed - preexisting passions are rare and have little to do with how most people end up loving their work - but it can also be dangerous, leading to anxiety and chronic job hopping. After making his case against passion, Newport sets out on a quest to discover the reality of how people end up loving what they do.
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2 out of 5 stars
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Really?
- By Lopsster on 2020-06-30
Written by: Cal Newport
Publisher's Summary
David Allen reads an all-new edition of his popular self-help classic for managing work-life balance in the 21st century - now updated for the new challenges facing individuals and organizations in today's rapidly changing world.
Since it was first published more than 15 years ago, David Allen's Getting Things Done has become one of the most influential business books of its era and the ultimate book on personal organization. "GTD" is now shorthand for an entire way of approaching professional and personal tasks and has spawned an entire culture of websites, organizational tools, seminars, and offshoots.
Allen has rewritten the book from start to finish, tweaking his classic text with important perspectives on the new workplace and adding material that will make the book fresh and relevant for years to come. This new edition of Getting Things Done will be welcomed not only by its hundreds of thousands of existing fans but also by a whole new generation eager to adopt its proven principles.
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- Trevor
- 2019-11-27
Needs a PDF
Good book but needs a PDF to help action some of his instructions or plans for you.
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- Eduardo Ponce de Leon
- 2018-08-17
Good methodology, but the book is very repetitive.
I did help me change many things in my day to day working structure and organization, but the author keeps on repeating things that we already understood, it has too many examples and lists of things that becomes extremely boring at times. there is a whole chapter that just keeps on listing things that need to be organized, one by one, very boring, but the methodology is really great! I think the author should think of publishing a shorter version that goes to the point, quality vs quantity
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- John C
- 2018-08-10
Grows on you
Subtly brilliant. Life changing! It's very interesting how he speaks in broad principles for hours on end, and as a listener, you fill in the specifics of your own planning challenges, and the end result is you come up with all sorts of solutions to your problems. Highly recommended!!
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- Jay
- 2021-06-19
Good advice, though bloated book
One of those self help books with some good advice and systems, but 80% of the book is selling you on the good advice and systems.
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- Robert Blackler
- 2020-11-23
This is a life changing book.
Easy to zone out to. But by the time it's done you have already started noticing the organizational improvements. Very very good!
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- Damian
- 2018-05-14
Content and Process is great
All the back story and studies are nice. But for someone who is trying to "get things done" I just need to be simply told the method and get to the point. Often I'm looking to skip ahead in this and then back up a bit then skip ahead.
The Narration is good. Clear, precise, pleasant. Content very good.
If this came with a downloadable PDF of the basic concepts it would be much improved.
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- Chris S.
- 2021-05-25
So much blah blah, it's painful
I'd recommend finding a brief summary of the book instead of reading it. Honesly got just as much value from that without it dragging for an eternity.
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- Andrei
- 2018-10-15
About 90% too long
This book was recommended by a co-worker and I was very excited about its first couple of chapters. The premise for the idea is solid. The author, unfortunately, instead of trying to save reader's time, goes off on a very lengthy and excessively detailed description of each small detail in his system with a million examples. This book could have fit in a 30-minute slide show. Instead, it's a 10+ hour listen. One would be better off reading a summary or reading somebody else's digest of the book.
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- Amazon Customer
- 2018-08-02
very dry and long
5 hours In, and the author is still talking about making lists. the title is a little misleading. this book is very dry, and tends to go on and on, and on. it's the only book I have not finished.
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- Anonymous User
- 2023-02-11
Save yourself. Get this book!
I’ve been a productivity junkie for years and this book is my ticket out of that addiction and into finally having a system that works so I can stop endlessly looking for something that can help me juggle everything. If you’re a high performer at work, life, and home (or want to be) then this book and GTD will not disappoint. It will take some time to set it up and learn it and make it second nature but I promise it’s worth it.
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- Megan Rutter
- 2016-08-26
Ignore Reviews Claiming "No New Material"
I'm at a loss for why anyone would claim this book is the same as original. Unless a person doesn't read it in its entirety or is hoping for a new quick fix that varied greatly from the original program, this book is a new life changer all is own. David Allen addresses most all of the "holes" that one might have found in the first writing. He gives a much more extensive, detailed explanation of the 5 steps of GTD, their benefits, new best practices for each, scientific reasoning and common pitfalls. Lastly, he's not the same person he was 15 years ago and explains things in a more understandable and organized manner in this edition. This is not a rewrite done to keep an publisher with new material. This is one of the most well thought our rewrites I've ever read. If you are a GTDer, or a constantly restarting want to be, lol, like I was for years, this book will bring new life to your efforts to have a mind like water.
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- BillLampert
- 2016-03-07
Worthy Upgrade - Worth Your Time
This new audio edition of Getting Things Done advances the practice of GTD and covers a slightly updated process as we have embraced new technology along with reinforcing the tenets of the GTD methodology that have been proven-out by research conducted over the years since the first edition was released.
This Audible edition will inspire new students to embrace the practice of GTD and will re-energize current practitioners that might need a shot in the arm.
As with the first edition of Getting Things Done, hearing David Allen explain GTD will inspire you to jump into GTD with both feet. His narration comes from the heart which only makes the "story" better.
Solid production only adds to a wonderful listening experience. Highly recommended!
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- Oliver Nielsen
- 2016-04-06
Rewritten word for word? Literally, yes...
David Allen says in the book he has rewritten the original, from scratch. If he did that, it's been an incredibly unproductive effort as it seems to have been rewritten word for word, something that only makes sense if he was learning how to write on a typewriter or keyboard.
Yes, the words are almost literally the same as in the original. Some of the terms have been recoined to better fit the language used in his last book "Making It All Work" – which I find by far his best, by the way. MIAW is an underestimated gem.
Yes, David has added a chapter or two, but all of a sudden the book was over, and I hadn't come across much new stuff. I think this will be true for many who've followed David Allen / GTD for some years. There's not been much changed or added, and what has, you'll already be familiar with, from the interwebs, blogs, etc.
So if you don't have the original book: get this one. If you do have it: skip this one.
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- Danielle
- 2019-04-23
OMG! I genuinely believe this will change my life!
I'm a 36 yr old woman who has ADHD and has suffered much stress, anxiety & shame from a severely disorganised adult life; rarely planning ahead more than a month or so. And while realize this is not a cure-all, I have more hope than ever before that I can get a handle on tasks, projects and life goals. Thank you so much!
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- Sureshoe
- 2020-02-13
Create a List
Seriously, this is a revolutionary time management or productivity system? Create a list. Then, work the list. I just saved you $10 and 10 hours.
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- Igor
- 2016-03-01
Absolute must read! Or hear in this case!
This book has changed my life since I first read it but hearing this new version has revealed new meaning and content that was not clear up to now. The fact the author himself reads it is an advantage because the right emphasis is given to the most important topics. If you need to get some focus and get closer to mind like water hear this!
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- Lou
- 2016-04-21
Lots of rambling. Hard to follow as an audiobook
What would have made Getting Things Done better?
If it's more to the point. He rambles on and on.
What could David Allen have done to make this a more enjoyable book for you?
Make it more clear. Stop talking about how awesome and important this book is. I went through the first 3 hours and couldn't stand it anymore.
What didn’t you like about David Allen’s performance?
I had to speed it up, but it was a bunch of rambling anyway that was hard to follow as a book.
What reaction did this book spark in you? Anger, sadness, disappointment?
nothing new. Anger and frustration. I was really looking forward to hearing this book but it may be better if i can browse through it at the bookstore.
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- Kevin
- 2017-02-21
Repetitive
I did not listen to the shorter version of the book but there isn't much content here. I am certain that all of the primary points are in the 3 hour version of the audiobook.
In this version, the author cites his love for the use of paper with his system numerous times. He always caveats computer usage like it is inferior and foreign to him. I have finished over 100 audiobooks (mostly nonfiction) and I could not finish this book even after putting it on 2x. He simply repeats himself too much.
I will be requesting a refund.
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- Dallen Allred
- 2017-11-15
Get. To. The. Point.
Another “get stuff done” book that rambles and rambles and rambles. The lack of brevity in a book supposedly about efficiency is painfully ironic.
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- JKS
- 2016-03-26
Inbox Zero Achieved
I first read GTD many years ago and implemented some of the principles. As I am looking to step up my productivity, I decided to grab the updated audio version.
The second time through is already proving successful as I was able to get my email inbox to zero (from 8k) and have next actions assigned to all projects. With each accomplishment, I gain more fuel to drive me further within the GTD program.
My only complaint is that the audio book was a bit dull at times, and hard to get through. As a returning GTD believer, I knew it was worth pushing through, but more real world stories or implementations (similar to what is on the GTD podcast) would make it easier to get through the book.
Complaint aside, I believe if I get one great takeaway from a book it was worth it, and GTD delivers many more.
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- Heimana
- 2020-01-11
so many info but so few to take
this book is boring !
the only good advice that I took from it was : you have to write down the next task in a "action to make" in order to motivate you to do it. That's it, you can trash everything else.
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- Katerina T.
- 2022-10-04
Constant mind like water.
GTD changed my life 18 years ago. Thank you David! Every single time I listen to it.
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- Aja
- 2022-06-25
It’s an insightful book
It has numerous things, so it seems dunting to put in place. I like it though
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