Get Sh*t Done with This Bulletproof Advice
5 bestsellers to up your productivity game.
In a world where we’re constantly juggling tasks, striving to meet deadlines, and searching for that elusive work-life balance, the quest for productivity has never been more relevant. But with so many voices and strategies out there, finding the right approach can feel overwhelming. To cut through the noise, we’ve rounded up five recent top-selling books that offer fresh insights, actionable advice, and innovative approaches to help you maximize your efficiency and reclaim your time. Whether you’re looking to streamline your workflow, boost your focus, or simply get more done without burning out, these new releases promise to equip you with the tools you need to thrive in both your professional and personal life.
The Work of Art: How Something Comes from Nothing
By Adam Moss
Weaving conversations with some of the most accomplished artists of our time together with the journal entries, napkin doodles, and sketches that were their tools, a former New York magazine editor breaks down the work—the tortuous paths and artistic decisions—that led to great art. Listen to our Book Bite summary, read by author Adam Moss, in the Next Big Idea App
Slow Productivity: The Lost Art of Accomplishment Without Burnout
By Cal Newport
From the aggressive rethinking of workload management, to introducing seasonal variation, to shifting your performance toward long-term quality, Slow Productivity reveals how to escape overload and arrive at a more timeless approach to pursuing meaningful accomplishment. Listen to our Book Bite summary, read by author Cal Newport, in the Next Big Idea App
Just the Good Stuff: No-BS Secrets to Success (No Matter What Life Throws at You)
By Jim VandeHei
A deeply personal, authentic, and clear-eyed guide to navigating today’s complex world and building a meaningful, successful career and life—no matter where you start out—from the bestselling author and cofounder of Axios and Politco. Listen to our Book Bite summary, read by author Jim VandeHei, in the Next Big Idea App
Supercommunicators: How to Unlock the Secret Language of Connection
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From a Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist comes a fascinating exploration of what makes conversations work—and how we can all learn to be supercommunicators at work and in life. Listen to our Book Bite summary, read by author Charles Duhigg, in the Next Big Idea App
Good Energy: The Surprising Connection Between Metabolism and Limitless Health
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, with Calley MeansGood Energy offers a new, cutting-edge understanding of the true cause of illness that until now has remained hidden. It will help you optimize your ability to live well and stay well at every age. Listen to our Book Bite summary, read by author Casey Means, in the Next Big Idea App