Atomic Habits
Small changes, repeated daily, add up to a life that looks completely different. A clear, practical system for building…
Productivity and Focus
Being busy is not the same as getting the important things done. These books help you decide what actually matters, protect your attention from constant interruption, and do your best work in less time.
You'll find methods for planning, prioritizing and concentrating, from simple daily rules to complete systems for managing everything on your plate.
- 37 books
- 8 authors
- 3 reading paths
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Our essential picks in productivity and focus.
Atomic Habits
James Clear
Small changes, repeated daily, add up to a life that looks completely different. A clear, practical system…
Deep Work
Cal Newport
In a world of constant pings, the ability to focus deeply on hard work is rare and valuable. Here is how to…
Essentialism
Greg McKeown
Do less, but better. A calm guide to identifying what truly matters and having the courage to say no to the…
Deep Work
In a world of constant pings, the ability to focus deeply on hard work is rare and valuable. Here is how to get it back.
Essentialism
Do less, but better. A calm guide to identifying what truly matters and having the courage to say no to the rest.
Four Thousand Weeks
The average life lasts about four thousand weeks. A wise, freeing book about accepting limits instead of trying to do…
High Output Management
Intel's legendary CEO explains management as a craft: a manager's output is the output of their team.
The E-Myth Revisited
Work on your business, not just in it. Why small businesses struggle, and how systems set you free.
The Effective Executive
The classic by the father of modern management: effectiveness can be learned, and it starts with knowing where your…
Algorithms to Live By
How computer science solutions can help with everyday decisions, from finding a home to organizing your inbox.
Building a Second Brain
Stop trying to remember everything. Build a trusted digital system that stores your best ideas and helps you use them.
Digital Minimalism
Take back control from your phone. A philosophy and a 30-day plan for using technology on purpose.
Feel-Good Productivity
Productivity works better when it feels good. Energize, unblock and sustain your work by making it more enjoyable.
Getting Things Done
Get everything out of your head and into a trusted system, so your mind can focus on doing instead of remembering.
Indistractable
Distraction starts inside you, not in your phone. A practical framework for doing what you say you'll do.
Peak Performance
Stress plus rest equals growth: the science of sustainable high performance.
Rework
Ignore conventional business wisdom. Short, punchy essays on starting and running a calm, profitable company.
Slow Productivity
Do fewer things, work at a natural pace and obsess over quality: a sustainable alternative to busyness.
Spark
A psychiatrist explains how exercise improves the brain, mood, focus and learning.
The Now Habit
Procrastination is a way of coping with fear. Learn to start without anxiety, and make time for guilt-free play.
The ONE Thing
Find the one task that makes everything else easier or unnecessary, and do it first.
The Power of Full Engagement
Energy, not time, is your most precious resource. Learn to manage it through rituals of effort and recovery.
Ultralearning
Aggressive, self-directed learning projects can help you master hard skills fast. Nine principles show how.
Eat That Frog!
Do the hardest, most important task first, and the rest of the day gets easier. Twenty-one quick techniques against…
Effortless
What if the important things didn't have to be so hard? The follow-up to Essentialism on making essential work easier.
How to Take Smart Notes
The note-taking method of a prolific sociologist, explained as a way to think and write better.
Authors in productivity and focus
Suggested reading paths
Build Unbreakable Discipline
Turn good intentions into dependable daily action, even on the days motivation disappears.
Master Your Habits
Understand how habits work and build routines that stick without relying on motivation.
Master Productivity
Focus on what matters, protect your attention and get meaningful work done without burning out.
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- Habits and Discipline 41
- Mindset and Psychology 54
- Confidence and Self-Esteem 26
- Leadership 52
- Entrepreneurship 31
- Money and Financial Literacy 29
- Relationships 35
- Communication 35
- Emotional Intelligence 46
- Motivation 34
- Personal Growth 77
- Purpose and Meaning 53
- Creativity 25
- Decision-Making 39
- Health and Wellbeing 47