Productivity and habits books
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New to the genre? These 5 are the books to read first.
Atomic Habits
James ClearA widely read guide to building habits through small, repeated changes, organized around identity, cues and environment.
Getting Things Done
David AllenSet out a capture-and-organize system for tasks and commitments that many later productivity books adapted.
Four Thousand Weeks
Oliver BurkemanArgues that time is finite and that accepting limits is a better response than chasing complete control over one's schedule.
The Power of Habit
Charles DuhiggPopularized the habit loop of cue, routine and reward, with examples from individuals, companies and social movements.
The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People
Stephen R. CoveyA foundational self-help text on principles and priorities, and a reference point for much later habit and planning writing.
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Reading lists
More productivity and habits books
- How to Live on 24 Hours a Day
How to Live on 24 Hours a DayArnold Bennett - Eat That Frog!
Eat That Frog!Brian Tracy - First Things First
First Things FirstA. Roger Merrill - The Organized Mind
The Organized MindDaniel J. Levitin - Deep Work
Deep WorkCal Newport - The Ruthless Elimination of Hurry
The Ruthless Elimination of HurryJohn Mark Comer - Laziness Does Not Exist
Laziness Does Not ExistDevon Price - 80/20 Principle
80/20 PrincipleRichard Koch - The 5 a.m. Club
The 5 a.m. ClubRobin S. Sharma2018 - Breaking the habit of being yourself
Breaking the habit of being yourselfJoe Dispenza2012 - Do Epic Shit
Do Epic ShitAnkur Warikoo2021 - Workbook for the Mountain Is You
Workbook for the Mountain Is YouSmart Reads2022