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When: The Scientific Secrets of Perfect Timing

Written by: Daniel H. Pink
Narrated by: Daniel H. Pink
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 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. Personal Success Psychology Psychology & Mental Health Science Business Career Management Leadership Wall Street Time Management
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Interesting and engaging, laid out nicely with practical tips at the end of the chapters.

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I liked the approach of the author regarding all these facets of timing and it’s importance in our lives.
The information about knowing your levels of energy, how taking break can greatly enhance the rest of your day, specially the nappucino part was for me a great reminder.
But in spite of all these facts that really make sense, i have my reserve on life timing. Statistics are relevant but basing our life on the best timing doesn’t necessarily grant happiness.
But overall, this is a book I recommend !

Valuable insight on this subject

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I felt I had to write a review because this book was awesome. I did not wantvit to end. Very interesting facts that the author backs up with research papers and scientific studies. This gives tips on when to do things in life for all types of people. If you are a boss or in charge of people read this to help make yourself better...I know I am forwarding it to my boss (who I think is a great leader) for insight and inspiration.

Great Book - very informative!

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This book was amazing. Insanely practical at both a micro (day to day activities) and macro (your whole life) level. I can honestly say that even months after reading it, I still regularly think about this book and act on what it taught me. Recognizing when I'm biologically wired to be more productive, combined with his caffeine/nap combination has been a total game changer. I can't recommend this book enough! #Audible1

Months Later and I Still Think About This Book

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All to often we take time for granted. It is a deadline or a appointment. This book have given me some wonderful perspective that ties our body and mind to the significance of “timing”. This is one of my new favourites! Thank you Daniel Pink.

The ignored system that drives our systems!

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