Smarter, Faster, Better by Charles Duhigg
Smarter, Faster, Better: The Secrets of Being Productive in Life and Business by Charles Duhigg is a fascinating deep dive into the science of productivity. The book explores how individuals and organizations can improve efficiency, make better decisions, and achieve extraordinary results by making small but impactful changes in their habits, mindset, and approach to work.
Duhigg, also the author of The Power of Habit, presents research-backed insights and real-world case studies that highlight the difference between being merely busy and being truly productive. From the way we set goals to the way we approach teamwork, innovation, and motivation, Smarter, Faster, Better offers practical strategies to transform the way we work and live.
Why Smarter, Faster, Better is a Must-Read
Scientific Approach to Productivity
Duhigg combines psychology, neuroscience, and business research to provide actionable strategies for improving productivity.
Real-Life Case Studies
The book includes stories from organizations like Google, the FBI, and successful entrepreneurs, showcasing how they use productivity principles to thrive.
Practical & Actionable Tips
Rather than vague advice, the book offers clear strategies that can be applied in personal life, work, and leadership.
Key Lessons from Smarter, Faster, Better
The Power of Motivation – How finding internal motivation leads to better decision-making and success.
The Importance of Mental Models – How thinking ahead and visualizing success can boost performance.
Goal-Setting Done Right – The difference between stretch goals and SMART goals, and how to use both effectively.
The Science of Focus – How to avoid distractions and train your brain to concentrate better.
The Role of Teams – How high-performing teams work and how you can replicate their success.
Memorable Quotes from Smarter, Faster, Better
"Productivity is about making certain choices in certain ways. The way we choose to see the world creates the world we see."
Translation (Sinhala): "නිෂ්පාදකභාවය යනු විශේෂිත ආකාරයකින් තීරණ ගැනීමයි. අපේ ලෝකය දැකීමේ ආකාරය අපි දකින ලෝකය නිර්මාණය කරයි."
Translation (Tamil): "உற்பத்தித்திறன் என்பது குறிப்பிட்ட விதமாக முடிவுகளை எடுப்பதில்தான் இருக்கிறது. நாம் உலகத்தை காணும் விதம், நாம் காணும் உலகத்தை உருவாக்குகிறது."
"The choices that are most powerful in generating motivation are decisions that involve some sense of control."
"A sense of control, a feeling that we are in charge, is one of the most powerful tools for maintaining motivation."
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Book Details
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Title: Smarter, Faster, Better: The Secrets of Being Productive in Life and Business
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Author: Charles Duhigg
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ISBN: 9780812983593
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Publisher: Random House
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Published Year: 2016
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Number of Pages: 400
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Binding: Paperback
