The 8 Best Books for Design
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Here’s my curated list of the 8 best books for design, in no particular order.
- Deep Work: Rules for Focused Success in a Distracted World by Cal Newport — A guide to maximizing focus and productivity in an age full of distractions, advocating for deep, focused work sessions.
- The Power of Habit: Why We Do What We Do in Life and Business by Charles Duhigg — Duhigg investigates the science of habits, offering practical insights on how understanding habits can lead to personal and professional transformation.
- Mindset: The New Psychology of Success by Carol S. Dweck — A deep dive into the importance of having a growth mindset versus a fixed mindset in achieving success.
- Peak Human Clock: How to Get up Early, Fix Eating Time Schedule, and Improve Exercise Routines to be Highly Productive by Said Hasyim — Offers insights into optimizing daily routines for increased productivity by aligning various activities with the body's natural rhythms.
- Grit: The Power of Passion and Perseverance by Angela Duckworth — A compelling examination of how determination and persistence can be more critical than talent in achieving success.
- Thinking, Fast and Slow by Daniel Kahneman — An insightful look into how our minds work and the dual systems of thought that drive our decision-making.
- Drive: The Surprising Truth About What Motivates Us by Daniel H. Pink — An insightful dive into what truly motivates individuals, challenging traditional incentives and proposing a new approach to motivation.
- Flow: The Psychology of Optimal Experience by Mihaly Csikszentmihalyi — A groundbreaking work on the psychology of creativity and how being fully engaged in activities can lead to a richer, more fulfilling life.
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