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"You need to read this book." ―Adam Grant, #1 New York Times bestselling author
“A great book changes the world you live in, revealing mysteries you didn't even know were there. This is a great book." ―Sendhil Mullainathan, MacArthur fellow and author of Scarcity
Blending behavioral science and design, Leidy…
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1 author picked Subtract as one of their favorite books. Why do they recommend it?
For over four decades, I have focused on eliminating the clutter that decreases profit, productivity, and peace of mind for individuals and organizations. From beginning to end, I was mesmerized by Kotz’s ability to document the real cost of clutter.
His story in the first chapter about the “Lego project “ has become a staple in many of the presentations I give to audiences. The closing chapter, “From Information to Wisdom,” confirms my experience that physical clutter, while readily visible, is actually the least damaging to the impact we can make in the world.
Because of this book, I constantly…
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