My Top 5 Resources On Productivity

The Checklist Manifesto: How to Get Things Right — Atul Gawande: The book explores the idea that checklists can be a powerful tool for improving the quality and efficiency of complex processes. Favorite quote: “Success is not always about 'greatness,' it's about consistency. Consistent hard work leads to success. Greatness will come.” I discuss one aspect of the book here.

Getting Things Done: The Art of Stress-Free Productivity — David Allen: the book presents a system for managing one's tasks and priorities in a way that reduces stress and increases productivity. Favorite quote: “The beginning is half of every action.” More notes about the five-step process to getting things done can be found here.

The One Thing - The Surprisingly Simple Truth About Extraordinary Results — Gary W. Keller and Jay Papasan: The premise of the book: focusing on one thing improves the odds of achieving better results; focusing on many things does not. Favorite quote: “Extraordinary results are directly determined by how narrow you can make your focus.” My favorite item of the book is a blueprint to goal setting. You can also read my favorite quotes from the book here.

Deep Work: Rules for Focused Success in a Distracted World by Cal Newport — The book argues that producing quality work results from the ability to focus without distraction on your tasks, i.e., deep work. The bonus is that you can quickly master complicated topics in less time. Favorite quote: “What we choose to focus on and what we choose to ignore—plays in defining the quality of our life.”

Extreme Productivity: Boost Your Results, Reduce Your Hours — Robert Pozen: when it comes to improving productivity, I cannot think of a better resource. The author provides tips and techniques that can improve your productivity and help you achieve high performance. The secret is to leverage your time, energy, focus, and priorities to achieve high-impact results. Favorite technique: OHIO — Only Handle It Once. Check out my favorite quotes from the book here.