Feel-Good Productivity
How to Do More of What Matters to You
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4.4 • 53 Ratings
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- $14.99
Publisher Description
The secret to productivity isn’t discipline. It’s joy.
We think that productivity is all about hard work. That the road to success is lined with endless frustration and toil. But what if there’s another way?
Dr Ali Abdaal – the world's most-followed productivity expert – has uncovered an easier and happier path to success. Drawing on decades of psychological research, he has found that the secret to productivity and success isn't grind – it's feeling good. If you can make your work feel good, then productivity takes care of itself.
In this revolutionary book, Ali reveals how the science of feel-good productivity can transform your life. He introduces the three hidden 'energisers' that underpin enjoyable productivity, the three 'blockers' we must overcome to beat procrastination, and the three 'sustainers' that prevent burnout and help us achieve lasting fulfillment. He recounts the inspiring stories of founders, Olympians, and Nobel-winning scientists who embody the principles of Feel-Good Productivity. And he introduces the simple, actionable changes that you can use to achieve more and live better, starting today.
Armed with Ali’s insights, you won’t just accomplish more. You’ll feel happier and more fulfilled along the way.
PUBLISHERS WEEKLY
Medical doctor-turned-YouTuber Abdaal debuts with an energetic guide to "feel-good productivity," a practice that promises "success doesn't lead to feeling good. Feeling good leads to success." According to the author, positive feelings boost energy and reduce stress, fostering creative thinking, motivation, and inspiration "to pursue our goals." Such feelings can be achieved through relatively simple interventions; for instance, Abdaal used the prompt "What would this look like if it were fun?" to make studying for postgraduate medical exams more interesting (his solution was listening to music). Readers can harness the power of positivity by asking, "What would it look like if I were really confident at this?" before starting a task ("simply by becoming your own hype team you can dramatically impact your own productivity") and capitalizing on "energizing distractions" that "forc us to pause, reflect, and tak things at a more reasonable pace," such as going for a walk in the park or having dinner with a friend. Lucidly written and grounded in persuasive research studies (e.g., cyclists who were given a motivational speech the night before a ride had more stamina than those who weren't), this presents a wise alternative to a "hustle-harder" culture in which success requires suffering. Abdaal's solid insights on confidence, motivation, and creativity inspire.
