One way to prove to ourselves that we are in control is by taking a bias towards action and making a decision. your long-term values and goals this chore will support. Then remind yourself of the reason for completing the chore in the first place. That way, you feel as though you have a greater sense of control. When dealing with an annoying task, make the chore into a meaningful decision.
Here are the eight topics with my synopsis of the key lessons from each chapter: So, read the book or chapter if you want to learn more than just what you read in this summary. Like any book, the stories and examples give each lesson context and make them more memorable. It seemed as though I could have learned about the same much more quickly from reading a summary like this one. Overall, I found the book to be a little too long. Many topics in the book were familiar to me already, as were some of the stories. Those looking for a quick synopsis can always read Duhigg’s “ Reader’s Guide to Using These Ideas” in the Appendix. The book is broken into eight topics, each with its own chapter. He is also the author of the 2012 bestselling book The Power of Habit: Why We Do What We Do in Life and Business.ĭuhigg is a storyteller with a style similar to Malcolm Gladwell and Atul Gawande. Smarter Faster Better: The Secrets of Being Productive in Life and Business is a 2016 book (and already a bestseller) written by Charles Duhigg. If you have not read the book and are looking to learn and grow as a leader, this summary will share the basics. If you have read the book already, use this as a reminder of key lessons. This is part of an ongoing series of organizational and personal improvement book reviews.
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