In a world that rewards busyness over progress, these 10 books taught me how to slow down, focus better, and create more with less.
From the micro improvements of Atomic Habits to the deep focus of Deep Work, from the clarity of Essentialism and The One Thing to the structure of Getting Things Done and The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People — these ideas reshaped how I think, work, and live. Better yet, these books are helping me design my app – Nozbe – that thousands of smart business owners use to get their professional and private life organized.
This episode is about rediscovering what really drives productivity, purpose and peace — let’s go!
🎙 Topics
- 10 books that changed the way I think about productivity and personal growth
- What I learned from Covey, Allen, Newport, Keller, Sivers, McKeown, and others
- How these ideas shaped how I build Nozbe and work with my team
- 10 Steps to Ultimate Productivity - explained
- How to read smarter, not more — and apply what you learn in practice
📝 Episode Notes
- Small habits , Big Wins
- Ebook 10 Steps To Ultimate Productivity
- Michael’s interview with Derek Sivers
- Michael’s interview with Greg McKeown
🙋 Host
Michael Sliwinski – nozbe.com/michael
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💬 Summary
These 10 books were milestones in my personal and professional growth. I keep coming back to them and often gift them to others. Which one resonates most with you? Or maybe you have your own favorite books that should be on this list?
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