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Smarter Faster Better presents productivity as a discipline rooted in how we think, set goals, build teams, and make decisions. Drawing on psychology, neuroscience, and real‑world business cases, the book illustrates ways to transform thinking behaviors that increase self‑motivation, improve decision making, and elevate performance. Duhigg shows how success is linked to mental efficiency, encouraging readers to adopt habits that foster clearer focus, better collaboration, and higher productivity both at work and in personal life. By combining research and practical examples, the book offers actionable strategies to become smarter, faster, and more effective.
First publish date: 2016
Genre: Self-Help & Personal Development/Motivation & Success
Authors: Charles Duhigg
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