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Every book John Zeratsky recommended on podcasts

Key facts

  • John Zeratsky has recommended or discussed 2 books on podcasts, as of February 23, 2020.
  • John Zeratsky has talked about books on 1 podcast, as of February 23, 2020.
  • Those books came up in 1 episode, as of February 23, 2020.
  • The 2 books John Zeratsky has mentioned in the most episodes, as of February 23, 2020: Getting Things Done and Rapt.
  • The latest episode with a book mention from John Zeratsky aired on February 23, 2020.

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Guest on ChooseFI · 2 books · 1 episode across 1 podcast

John Zeratsky appears as a guest on the ChooseFI podcast, where he discusses strategies for time management, intentional living, and productivity as the co-author of the book 'Make Time.' During his appearance, Zeratsky shares practical insights on how individuals can break apart large and overwhelming projects into manageable steps. To illustrate the origin of this concept within his own awareness, Zeratsky references David Allen's influential productivity guide, 'Getting Things Done.' Additionally, during a hot seat segment of the episode, Zeratsky enthusiastically offers his favorite book recommendation, selecting 'Rapt' by Winifred Gallagher. He discusses the insights found within Gallagher's work regarding attention, focus, and how human beings allocate their mental energy. Through these references, Zeratsky highlights literature that provides actionable frameworks for organizing daily life and deepening personal focus in a distracted world.

Books John Zeratsky recommended or discussed

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  1. Getting Things Done

    David Allen · Recommended · 1 episode

    Getting Things Done by David Allen is a widely acclaimed productivity manual that outlines a comprehensive system for stress-free task management and organization.

    Recommended
    “and that's an idea that that comes from at least in terms of my awareness comes from getting things done the book by David Allen”
    ChooseFI 168 | Make Time 2020-02-23 Listen at 57:46
    Where to get it
    Listen free with an Audible trialAmazon

  2. Rapt

    Winifred Gallagher · Recommended · 1 episode

    Rapt: Attention and the Focused Life by Winifred Gallagher is a psychology book that explores the profound impact of attention on human experience, arguing that what we choose to focus on largely shapes our reality and overall life satisfaction.

    Recommended
    “I'm gonna give you my favorite book which is a book called wrapped r-a-p-t and it is um it's by Winifred Gallagher”
    ChooseFI 168 | Make Time 2020-02-23 Listen at 1:02:09
    Where to get it
    Listen free with an Audible trialAmazon

Books John Zeratsky wrote

Appearances

EpisodePodcastDateBooks
168 | Make TimeChooseFI2020-02-232
Other mentions (1: passing, ad reads, own books)
Passing Sprint
“and then even before the Sprint book came out so we wrote a book about the design Sprint process”
ChooseFI 168 | Make Time 2020-02-23 Listen at 6:13