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This is about timing. Best, most productive times of the day. Why it's better not to graduate during a recession (😂 duh) etc. I found it very interesting. It also justified my inability to get things done in the afternoon when I get up at 5. Explained? Whatever.

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A great read on maximizing your life by understanding timing and using time to your advantage. Highly recommend for those that are looking to be more productive at work and home, tapping into your creativity at the right time and how timing of choices can impact your life.

"Taken together, all of these studies suggest that the path to a life of meaning and significance isn't to "live in the moment" as so many spiritual gurus have advised. It is to integrate our perspectives on time into a coherent whole, one that helps us comprehend who we are and why we're here."

Some useful and practical ideas in this book. Knowing WHEN to do something is just as important as knowing how to.

The science of perfect timing may sound dull, but between fun examples and great narration, this is an easy pick.

Pink breaks down the best time of day to brainstorm, the best year to leave your job, why more recess leads to better test scores, and why so darn many people run marathons when they‘re 29, 39, or 49. My favorite example showed why being down 1 point at the half can be more advantageous than the lead. Interesting stuff! 4⭐️ #audiobook

Eh. Shortish audiobook. She me interesting info packed into this book, but I feel like lots of this info is out there in other books and articles. #audiobook

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A short read/listen. Really interesting stuff about timing and how you can apply the findings to your life. Easy to follow and lively writing. One critique I had was that it was white-collar oriented. #libby

A few truths with lots of examples. Having already read these examples in many other books, I was bored. If you haven‘t read a lot on the topic, this is a good overview with a pleasant presentation.

⭐️⭐️⭐️ Timing is everything. With so much going in life, we‘re often more concerned with “what” rather than “when.” This was an amusing, quick read. I‘m not sure it all holds merit. I think I‘d wake up from a “nappuchino” as bitchy as ever. 😆 But, I think in terms of school timing, this book is spot on. I also agree with the motivational qualities of beginnings and endings. Though-provoking stuff.

I liked this and will now be taking “nappicinos” ! Timing is everything and here is the science behind it! 5.5 hours on audio read by Pink himself. Learn the optimal time to do most everything and then slow down and take a nap🤣☺️

Sunday funday. Cooking up a storm. Finishing off this book... Then binge eating snacks on the couch and watching GoT! ⚔️🐲🔥

So far a pretty interesting read about how timing plays a critical and often unseen role in all aspects on our lives.

If you enjoyed Drive, you will enjoy this one. Focuses not on what you do but when you do something to be in best mood, most effective, etc. I enjoy his writing style.

January reading recap: 22 (not including bailed: 4 / loan ended: 1)

*4-star or 5-star reads (in order of reading)*

Fear: Trump in the White House, Bob Woodward

Year of Yes: How to Dance It Out, Stand In the Sun and Be Your Own Person, Shonda Rhimes

When: The Scientific Secrets of Perfect Timing, Daniel Pink

Once Upon a River, Diane Setterfield

I highly recommend this book for anyone. I love Pink‘s down to earth style, and this book is chalk full of practical lifestyle changes based on scientific studies of human behavior. As an educator- there is so much we can learn to improve our schools.

Across cultures, people experience a mid afternoon dip. More mistakes on difficult tasks happen in the afternoon. Do your hard thinking in the morning, creative tasks in the afternoon, and take breaks!

So many great applications to education! That‘s why I love Daniel Pink!

Mixing in a little nonfiction.

So many good books sitting in my kindle waiting for me at the moment. It makes me so happy! 😍

My kindred spirit friend Kelley recommended this Saturday. Right away, I picked up the hardcover at the library, and the audio in Overdrive. I started yesterday, and it's a wonder I got anything else done since (I've actually done loads, but would rather just read, of course). I have already recommended it to at least three other people, including one who was at the library when I texted her and picked it up immediately. [more in comment]

Quick, entertaining read. Lots of interesting suggestions. I‘ll be curious to know whether any of the advice sticks. Recommended.

Up next.

The satisfaction of finishing a book just as the library loan is about to expire ❤️🤗 I liked this a lot, although I found the first half a lot more interesting than the second. I‘ve even used some of the tips in my daily work life, and it works!

Current bedtime read. 💤 It‘s a library ebook due back in a few days so I‘m trying to finish it this week.

I really enjoyed reading this book. I have also read Pink‘s book “Drive” so mostly knew what to expect. It is written differently enough to keep my interest and also informative to teach me something.

I'm moving to Sweden.

( continued)...that number even though afternoon patients were no different from the morning ones. What's more, other research has shown that doctors are significantly less likely even to fully complete a colonoscopy when they perform it in the afternoon.

Larks are early-risers, and owls are night owls. I was born in December, and I am indeed a lark.

A quick listen on time!

#whenyouread

1) not necessarily, I try to with audiobooks, though
2) I read whenever I can, basically all day round. Mostly in the evening.
3) kind of. A bit of low key music is fine, everyday noises are okay, but my kids arguing or the TV are distracting.

So many fascinating and actionable insights in this book! I loved the change in perspective in approaching everything in our lives not from what or who but when. Some pretty crazy examples in there, too (people being more racist in the afternoon, for one). The inspiration paradox was really interesting: Our best ideas come to us when we are at our worst.

This is my 101st book of the year somehow! The cat is making biscuits furiously.

SUPER interesting book about the science of timing and how much timing (time of day, biological clocks, age, etc) affects our lives. It's one of those books where you'll keep "did you know"-ing your friends and coworkers. It gave me some food for thought on little changes I want to make at work & home, though honestly I could've done without the self-help type chapters in this. I'm more into the data and science.

#audiobook #time #research

When should you read this? Right now! ⏱ This is an interesting compilation of studies that point to the effects of time and timing. I particularly appreciated the practical application sections that followed each chapter. There are several things I will take away from this book, like the importance of taking breaks.

I loved this book about the science of timing and how it affects everything from how we learn math to how we incorporate the past and future into our lives. Pink includes so many fascinating studies and anecdotes. I think I need to go through the book again so I can take notes on all of the details I‘ve already forgotten.

Sometimes I read these books written for “business” people who work in cubicles. As a bedside nurse, there‘s very little carry over. But as a charge nurse for my unit I do look for ways to improve my leadership skills and find ways to motivate my staff. “When” is a pretty decent, easy to read summary of research on how everything is timing.

1) My Great Dane puppy, Sabrina ❤️🐶
2) When by Daniel H. Pink. I joined Susan Cain's online book club 🤓
3) New tops for spring 🌺👚
4) Leftovers
5) Yellow cake with chocolate frosting 🎂

I joined Susan Cain's Big Idea Book Club and this is the current read. Excited to dive in today. 🤓

Absolutely incredible book written about the scientific reasonings behind human timings. I never thought that a specific time of day could enhance or detract decision making skills...I thought that was solely based on exhaustion. There is tons of gold packed in this book!