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The 5 best productivity books of all time

The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People

by Stephen Covey

The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People by Stephen Covey teaches that real, lasting effectiveness grows from the inside out, through character, principles, and habits anyone can build.

Atomic Habits

by James Clear

Atomic Habits by James Clear teaches you a simple, proven framework for building good habits and breaking bad ones. One small, one percent improvement at a time.

Tiny Habits

by BJ Fogg

Tiny Habits by Stanford behavior scientist BJ Fogg shows how to create lasting change by starting ridiculously small, anchoring new behaviors to existing routines, and celebrating every tiny win.

The 4-Hour Workweek

by Tim Ferriss

The 4-Hour Workweek by Tim Ferriss is about escaping the all-or-nothing career trap and designing a flexible life with real freedom right now, not decades from now.

Stolen Focus

by Johann Hari

In "Stolen Focus," Johann Hari explores why our attention is collapsing, and he reveals twelve hidden forces quietly dismantling our ability to think deeply.

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Deep Work

Cal Newport

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