Habits
Book
Behave: The Biology of Humans at Our Best and Worst
Named a “Best Book of the Year” by The Washington Post and The Wall Street Journal, this book by neurobiologist and primatologist Robert Sapolsky examines human behavior, both good and bad, and attempts to answer the question: Why do we do the things we do?
Robert M. Sapolsky
Book
Why Zebras Don't Get Ulcers
Expand your understanding of the human body, its abilities and its adaptations by exploring how our anatomy is shaped by a long history of evolution.
Robert M. Sapolsky
Book Summary
The Power of Habit (summary)
A quick review of Charles Duhigg’s book: The Power of Habit, which explains why habits exist and how they may be changed.
Kim Hartman
Book
Atomic Habits
This remarkable book aims to fully change the way you act and behave, offering a proven framework for improving every day. James Clear, one of the world's leading experts on habit formation, 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.
James Clear
Blog
5 Practices from Deep Work by Cal Newport That'll Change Your Life
Review five tips from Deep Work that will help you create time and space for focus.
Nina Semczuk
Book
Deep Work
Discover the ability to focus on a cognitively demanding task without distraction.
Cal Newport
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