Six of Our Favorite Books on Productivity

In today’s society it can oftentimes feel like there aren’t enough hours in the day. No matter how many tasks we complete, there’s always more to be done. As a result, many people feel overwhelmed, stressed, or anxious about the pace of their work productivity.

Here are some of our favorite books on productivity which can help you reach your personal and career goals. Each selection entails a unique perspective on improving efficiency and producing better results!

1. Atomic Habit by James Clear

Atomic Habits offers a proven framework for improving every day. James Clear reveals practical strategies that will teach you exactly how to form good habits, break bad ones, and master the tiny behaviors that lead to remarkable results.

2. The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People by Stephen R Covey & Sean Covey

This beloved classic presents a principle-centered approach for solving both personal and professional problems. With penetrating insights and practical anecdotes, Stephen R. Covey reveals a step-by-step pathway for living with fairness, integrity, honesty, and human dignity--principles that give us the security to adapt to change and the wisdom and power to take advantage of the opportunities that change creates.

3. Essentialism: The Disciplined Pursuit of Less by Greg McKeown

In Essentialism, Greg McKeown draws on experience and insight from working with the leaders of the most innovative companies in the world to show how to achieve the disciplined pursuit of less.

4. The Power of Habit by Charles Duhigg

The Power of Habit (2012) explains what an important role habits play in our lives, whether they’re good ones, like brushing our teeth and exercising, or bad ones, like smoking. Filled with research-based findings and engaging anecdotes, The Power of Habit not only explains exactly how habits are formed, it provides easy tips for changing habits, both on an individual and an organizational level.

5. The 80/20 Principle: The Secret to Achieving More with Less by Richard Koch

Be more effective with less effort by learning how to identify and leverage the 80/20 principle: that 80 percent of all our results in business and in life stem from a mere 20 percent of our efforts.

6. Why Has Nobody Told Me This Before? by Dr. Julie Smith
Drawing on years of experience as a clinical psychologist, online sensation Dr Julie Smith provides the skills you need to navigate common life challenges and take charge of your emotional and mental health in her debut book.