#17 in Economics
Smarter Faster Better
- 400
- Pages
- about 7 h
- Reading time
- NYT bestseller · 7 weeks on the list, peaked at #5
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Our view
“Smarter Faster Better” explains productivity through stories, and the stories are what readers remember. Duhigg builds the book on eight concepts, among them motivation, goal setting, focus and decision making, and treats productivity as making work feel meaningful, not as getting more done. Some readers find the ideas hard to apply to ordinary life, and others were left cold by the studies and anecdotes. Best for those who like advice delivered through narrative.
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About the book
The author of The Power of Habit and “master of the life hack” (GQ) explores the fascinating science of productivity and offers real-world takeaways to apply your life, whether you’re chasing peak productivity or simply trying to get back on track. In Smarter Faster Better, he applies the same relentless curiosity and rich storytelling to how we can improve at the things we do. At the core of Smarter Faster Better are eight key concepts—from motivation and goal setting to focus and decision making—that explain why some people and companies get so much done. Drawing on the latest findings in neuroscience, psychology, and behavioral economics—as well as the experiences of CEOs, educational reformers, four-star generals, FBI agents, airplane pilots, and Broadway songwriters—this book reveals that the most productive people, companies, and organizations don’t merely act differently. They view the world, and their choices, in profoundly different ways. Smarter Faster Better is a story-filled exploration of the science of productivity, one that can help us learn to succeed with less stress and struggle—and become smarter, faster, and better at everything we do.
Where the score comes from
The sources average 7.6 across 125 ratings — not yet many, so the reader vote carries 46% of the weight and the rest pulls toward the Economics average of 7.8. That is how 7.8 comes out.
| Source | Average | Ratings | Weight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Open Library | 6.9 | 7 | 6% |
| Hardcover | 7.7 | 118 | 94% |
Frequently asked
How long is Smarter Faster Better?
It has 400 pages — longer than 76% of the ranked books in Economics.
In this book
Themes this book shares with others — each leads to the best books on it.
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