Smarter Faster Better
Stop being just "busy" and start being truly productive. This guide reveals the eight core pillars of efficiency, from mastering motivation to building elite teams. Learn how to make smarter choices that will transform your results and help you thrive in a rapidly changing world.
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Who it is for
Professionals and leaders who want to master their focus, boost team performance, and transform their daily habits into measurable success.
About the Author
Charles Duhigg is a Pulitzer Prize-winning American journalist and a bestselling writer of nonfiction. A longtime reporter for The New York Times, he is best known as the author of “The Power of Habit” and “Smarter Faster Better.” He won his Pulitzer Prize in 2013, as part of the team that wrote “The iEconomy” – a series of ten articles about the business practices of Apple.
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- Boost motivation by transforming a chore into a choice to feel in charge of your tasks.
- Create a "commitment culture" to build long-term trust and high profitability in teams.
- Combine ambitious stretch goals with specific SMART objectives to ensure steady progress.
- Improve decision-making by envisioning multiple futures and seeking external perspectives.
- Absorb data effectively by forcing yourself to act on it, like drawing or taking notes.
Key Takeaways
- Productivity is about making specific choices, not just working harder or longer hours.
- Motivation is triggered by making choices that demonstrate self-determination and control.
- Psychological safety is the most important factor for high-performing, exceptional teams.
- Focus is maintained by building mental models and envisioning scenarios in advance.
- Innovation often comes from combining existing ideas in new, creative ways.
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