Sometimes the smallest shifts in how we plan, think, and work can spark the biggest changes. This list of fresh nonfiction picks will reset your daily habits in ways that reimagine productivity, enhance confidence, and charge motivation. Consider it your toolkit for a full-on routine reboot.
Move. Think. Rest.: Redefining Productivity & Our Relationship with Time
By Natalie Nixon
What if our most productive selves aren’t when we’re on Zoom calls or churning through emails, but when we give ourselves the space and the time to move, think, and rest? Move. Think. Rest. outlines a compelling new framework for work in the 21st century. One that replaces slowly dying of burnout at your desk with a productivity routine that makes downtime a must-have. Listen to our Book Bite summary, read by author Natalie Nixon, in the Next Big Idea App or view on Amazon.
The Flipside: How to Invert Your Perspective and Turn Fear into Your Superpower
By Michelle “MACE” Curran
Mace spent years operating in high pressure environments, from combat situations to performing high-speed maneuvers in front of millions of people. But what also came with that career were the moments behind the scenes of self-doubt, the struggle to find her identity, the near misses, and the mental battles that came with the job. Much of what she learned to persevere and triumph as a fighter pilot applies to winning at life. Listen to our Book Bite summary, read by author Michelle “MACE” Curran, in the Next Big Idea App or view on Amazon.
Mission Driven: The Path to a Life of Purpose
By Mike Hayes
A life of purpose won’t fall into your lap. People who spend their time reacting to events and sudden opportunities are at risk of feeling empty and starved of fulfillment. To find meaningful achievement, you must put in the work of identifying your mission and then go after it. Listen to our Book Bite summary, read by author Mike Hayes, in the Next Big Idea App or view on Amazon.
This Isn’t Working: How Working Women Can Overcome Stress, Guilt, and Overload to Find True Success
By Meghan French Dunbar
Stress, overwhelm, and exhaustion have long been normalized qualities of working life, but they are not necessary—nor are they acceptable. People are increasingly refusing to sacrifice their well-being for the sake of their job, and workplaces are realizing that happy, healthy employees are better for business. Optimal performance and sustainable success (as an individual or company) are a result of prioritizing well-being. Listen to our Book Bite summary, read by author Meghan French Dunbar, in the Next Big Idea App or view on Amazon.
You Already Know: The Science of Mastering Your Intuition
By Laura Huang
Each of us has a voice inside of us—one that is calm, clear, and quiet. That gut feeling that tugs you toward what you already know has always been there, ready to be heard by those who learn to listen to it. You Already Know is a guide to understanding intuition, strengthening it, and trusting it when it matters most. Listen to our Book Bite summary, read by author Laura Huang, in the Next Big Idea App or view on Amazon.
The Key Ideas in 15 Minutes
“If you are going to get anywhere in life, you have to read a lot of books,” Roald Dahl once famously said. The only trouble is, reading even one book from cover to cover takes hours—and you may not have many hours to spare.
But imagine for a moment: What if you could read a groundbreaking new book every day? Or even better, what if you could invite a world-renowned thinker into your earbuds, where they personally describe the 5 key takeaways from their work in just 15 minutes?
With the Next Big Idea App, we’ve turned this fantasy into a reality. We partnered with hundreds of acclaimed authors to create “Book Bites,” short audio summaries of the latest nonfiction that are prepared and read aloud by the authors themselves. Discover cutting-edge leadership skills, productivity hacks, the science of happiness and well-being, and much more—all in the time it takes to drive to work or walk the dog.
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For a more focused learning experience, we recommend a Hardcover or eBook Membership. Every few months, legendary authors and club curators Malcolm Gladwell, Susan Cain, Adam Grant, and Daniel Pink select two new nonfiction books as the must-reads of the season. We then send hardcover copies straight to your doorstep, or eBook versions to your favorite digital device. We also collaborate with the authors of selected books to produce original reading guides and premium e-courses, 50-minute master classes that take you step by step through their most life-changing ideas. And yes, it’s all available through the Next Big Idea App.
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Whether you prefer to read, listen, or watch, the Next Big Idea is here to help you work smarter and live better. Wake up with an always-fresh Idea of the Day, the perfect shot of inspiration to go with your morning coffee. Then dive into one of our Challenges, hand-picked collections of Book Bites that form crash courses in subjects like communication, motivation, and career acceleration. Later, watch the playback of an interview with U.S. Surgeon General Vivek Murthy, Stanford psychologist Jennifer Eberhardt, or philosopher John Kaag. And be sure to check the “Events” tab in the app, so that you can join an upcoming live Q&A and personally chat with the next featured thought leader.
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