Articles in the Book Summaries Category



The Now Habit:  A Strategic Program for Overcoming Procrastination and Enjoying Guilt-Free Play

If you’re tired of feeling guilty and want to cure not just the symptoms of procrastination, we highly recommend that you read Dr. Neil Fiore’s “The Now Habit.”

[ 14 Mar 2010 ]
Pareto´s 80/20 Principle – How to be Lazier and More Effective

Learn how to apply Pareto´s 80/20 Principle to maximise your gain and minimise your effort.

[ 1 Sep 2009 ]
The Power of Less – Leo Babauta

Fans and new-comers to Leo Babauta’s popular “Zen Habits” blog can now enjoy his solid productivity advice in one sitting, with his new book, “The Power of Less.”

[ 28 Jul 2009 ]
The Pleasures and Sorrows of Work – A Review of Alain de Botton’s Latest Work

Alain de Botton tries to find a modern meaning for our modern labours in his newest work, “The Pleasures and Sorrows of Work.”

[ 8 Jul 2009 ]
The Better GTD?  – Try Sally McGhee’s Productivity System

Users struggling but drawn to Allen’s GTD productivity system might find a better fit with Sally McGhee’s “Take Back Your Life.”

[ 20 May 2009 ]
Back to Journaling – A Review of “The New Diary”

Keeping a journal can be a rewarding way to chronicle not only the events of our life, but our personal growth and the development of our aspirations.

[ 12 May 2009 ]
Your Job:  Absurd or Necessary?

A new review in The Economist online about Alain de Botton’s “The Pleasures and Sorrows of Work” is worth a glance if you are interested in the book.

[ 29 Apr 2009 ]
What You Can Change…and What You Can’t By Martin E. P. Seligman, PhD

“What You Can Change and What You Can’t” is a book that attempts to pinpoint the degree of control we have over ourselves and our problems.

[ 14 Apr 2009 ]
Influence:  The Psychology of Persuasion By Robert B. Cialdini, PhD

The Psychology of Persuasion” explains how we are manipulated through biological means and social expectations to respond to sales tactics, cons or manipulation.

[ 6 Apr 2009 ]
I’m Ok, You’re OK By Thomas A. Harris, MD

Thomas A. Harris’s book “I’m OK, You’re OK” is one of the most famous self-improvement book s of all time and builds on the principles of Transactional Analysis.

[ 30 Mar 2009 ]
Do It Tomorrow By Mark Forster

This is the book for the reader who would like a detailed explanation before implementing the popular Do It Tomorrow system in their work or home life.

[ 23 Mar 2009 ]
Getting Things Done By David Allen

This is the book for the reader who wants to get straight to the source of the GTD hype. Simple, straight-forward writing that will guide the reader through the process of implementing the GTD system in their life.

[ 16 Mar 2009 ]