Smarter Faster Better
By Shoshana Berger & Charles Duhigg
The Secrets of Being Productive in Life and Business. Random House, 2016.
Summary of Smarter Faster Better book by Shoshana Berger & Charles Duhigg
A fascinating look into the secrets behind motivation and productivity, which explains how to become more effective in all areas of your life by improving concentration and focus, collaborating better with others, and boosting your creativity and capacity for innovation.
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What do you get from this book? Understand the secrets behind productivity, motivation, and decision-making
Motivation can be learned—you feel more motivated when you are in control
For teams to perform well, all participants should feel safe and listened to
Automation has transformed our lives—but it harms our ability to focus
When setting goals, you need a stretch goal to motivate you and SMART goals to guide you
When managing others, be aware of the culture that you are creating—commitment culture is the most effective
Decision making often relies on uncertainty, so identify your base assumptions and work from there
Creativity and innovative ideas emerge when there is a collaborative effort among diverse areas and groups
Learning how to engage with data will help you gain more from your experiences
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Who should read Smarter Faster Better book
- Entrepreneurs
- business leaders and CEOs
- behavioral scientists
- life coaches
About the author of Smarter Faster Better
Shoshana Berger
Charles Duhigg is a seasoned reporter with degrees from both Harvard and Yale. He was the recipient of the Pulitzer Prize for investigative journalism and has developed his own distinctive style of writing. After becoming obsessed with the psychology behind habit formation, Duhigg turned his attention to writing non-fiction, starting with his first book The Power of Habit.
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