Book cover of When: The Scientific Secrets of Perfect Timing

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Timing is everything. But we don't know much about timing itself. Timing, it's often assumed, is an art; in When, Pink shows that timing is in fact a science.

Drawing on a rich trove of research from psychology, biology and economics, Pink reveals how best to live, work and succeed.…

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3 authors picked When as one of their favorite books. Why do they recommend it?

This book changed the way I think about time. It helped me incorporate biological chronotypes into my time management methods. After reading it, I realized that when you go with your flow, you get so much more done.

I love that this book is a great mix of science, stats, and introspective questions. One of my favorite things included are the action items throughout, and the concept of a nappuccino!

From Anna's list on how to live your best life.

The most important thing I learned from this book is that “winners take breaks!” I was the kind of person who kept pushing and pushing and pushing myself because I thought that was how I would get ahead. I never understood the scientifically proven benefits of taking breaks. There’s a lot of other great stuff in here, but even that small tidbit permanently changed how I work.

Why a book about timing? Consider: If you need to have surgery, schedule it in the morning, because anesthesiologists are four times more likely to make mistakes at 4 p.m. than at 9 a.m. And you’re more likely to get infected in hospitals in the afternoon, in part because docs and nurses wash their hands less frequently in the afternoons. The author describes the “hidden pattern of everyday life,” and why beginnings and endings (of days, work projects, even life) tend to be more focused and positive, while midpoints often lack energy and focus. He also helps us learn how…

From Russell's list on leading during times of change.

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