Episode · Freakonomics Radio · 2016-04-21
Books mentioned on 243. How to Be More Productive
It's Self-Improvement Month at Freakonomics Radio. We begin with a topic that seems to be on everyone's mind: how to get more done in less time.
Stephen Dubner discussed The Power of Habit by Charles Duhigg and Smarter Faster Better by Charles Duhigg.
Books mentioned, in the order they came up
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The Power of Habit
The Power of Habit by Charles Duhigg is a bestselling nonfiction book exploring the science behind how habits operate and how they can be transformed.
Discussed“Duhigg's new book, Smarter, Faster, Better, combines old-fashioned reporting and a survey of the academic literature to identify best productivity practices. His first book, The Power of Habit, did the same for habit formation.”
Where to get it
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Smarter Faster Better
Smarter Faster Better by Charles Duhigg is a productivity guide that combines academic research and compelling storytelling to explore how people and organizations can achieve more without working harder.
Discussed“Duhigg's new book, Smarter, Faster, Better, combines old-fashioned reporting and a survey of the academic literature to identify best productivity practices. His first book, The Power of Habit, did the same for habit formation.”
Where to get it
Other mentions in this episode (2) — ad reads, self-promotion and passing references, never counted
Passing The Power of Habit
“Duhigg is a reporter and editor at The New York Times. And the author of The Power of Habit and more recently, Smarter, Faster, Better. The Secrets of Being Productive in Life and Business.”
Passing Smarter Faster Better
“Duhigg is a reporter and editor at The New York Times. And the author of The Power of Habit and more recently, Smarter, Faster, Better. The Secrets of Being Productive in Life and Business.”