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Your Brain at Work
- Strategies for Overcoming Distraction, Regaining Focus, and Working Smarter All Day Long
- By: David Rock
- Narrated by: Bob Walter
- Length: 9 hrs and 42 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 3,876
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 3,122
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 3,089
In this book, we travel inside Emily's and Paul's brains as they attempt to sort the vast quantities of information they're presented with, figure out how to prioritize it, organize it, and act on it. Fortunately for Emily and Paul, they're in good hands: David Rock knows how the brain works - and more specifically, how it works in a work setting. Rock shows how it's possible for Emily and Paul, and thus the listener, not only to survive in today's overwhelming work environment but succeed in it - and still feel energized and accomplished at the end of the day.
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5 out of 5 stars
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Interesting Insights into the Brain
- By Tom Johnson on 11-28-12
- Your Brain at Work
- Strategies for Overcoming Distraction, Regaining Focus, and Working Smarter All Day Long
- By: David Rock
- Narrated by: Bob Walter
The Best Explanation of How My Brain Works Yet!!!
Reviewed: 05-26-12
These type books are my new infatuation and this is arguably the best one I have listened to yet. It probably helps that I have listened to so many books of this nature but I really liked the way this gentleman explains things. My honest opinion is that most anyone would enjoy this one.
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The Art of War
- The Strategy of Sun Tzu
- By: Sun Tzu
- Narrated by: Mike Borris
- Length: 1 hr and 48 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4 out of 5 stars 903
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Performance4 out of 5 stars 786
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Story4 out of 5 stars 784
This timeless text is required listening for any business person or athlete interested in strategy. It includes a soundtrack entitled "The Mysterious Sound of Wind In the Bamboo", a 43-minute collection of Zen-inspired Japanese music by the Matsu Take Ensemble.
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3 out of 5 stars
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Surprise change
- By Kwinsee on 07-23-12
- The Art of War
- The Strategy of Sun Tzu
- By: Sun Tzu
- Narrated by: Mike Borris
A Mandatory Book for All
Reviewed: 05-26-12
A bass teacher I had the pleasure of studying under suggested I pick up a copy of “The Art of War”. That was seventeen years ago and since that time has been a fixture in my stacks. I tend to give this one away each time I cross paths with one who needs the introduction. These encounters have taken place fairly often and as a result I’ve owned several different translations. The last hard copy was purchased shortly after I was informed that my services as a husband would no longer be required.
If you are one of that reads and writes in-depth critiques on various translations then this review will be of little use. However, if you are on the same quest as I, that being to find the perfect recorded reading of “The Art of War”, then this may review may help you to decide between all the ones available. The content is solid so are my opinions will be focused on the narrator.
First and foremost, I really liked the narrator because he sounds brutal and speaks with authority. I enjoyed listening to the guy and plan to revisit his reading several more times. However, this is not the holy recording of Sun Tzu. It is way too freaking fast.
As you know or soon find out, this book is heavy and damn near every single word counts. That being the case, the narrator has way too rapid of an attack for my mind. It’s good as a quick listen and it’s cheap which, to be honest, was the main reason for my purchase. Just be prepared to stop and rewind many many times and if you pick this one. It’s kind of like inorganic chemistry, if you daydream for a second you will miss something extremely vital to your success and possibly your livelihood itself.
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Zen to Done
- The Ultimate Simple Productivity System
- By: Leo Babauta
- Narrated by: Fred Stella
- Length: 1 hr and 46 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4 out of 5 stars 389
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Performance4 out of 5 stars 318
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Story4 out of 5 stars 310
Zen To Done (ZTD) is a system that is at once simple, and powerful, and will help you develop the habits that keep all of your tasks and projects organized, that keep your workday simple and structured, that keep your desk and email inbox clean and clear, and that keep you doing what you need to do, without distractions. This book was written for those who want to get their lives organized and actually execute the things on their to-do list by changing existing habits.
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5 out of 5 stars
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The simplest and right version of GTD. Recommended
- By Miroslaw on 11-08-11
- Zen to Done
- The Ultimate Simple Productivity System
- By: Leo Babauta
- Narrated by: Fred Stella
It's A Good One To Have In The Toolbox
Reviewed: 03-26-12
If you are looking for some structure without structure it is worth checking out. It is not the silver bullet but it's not a dud either.
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The Math Dude’s 5 Tips to Mastering Mental Math
- By: Jason Marshall
- Narrated by: Jason Marshall
- Length: 55 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4 out of 5 stars 247
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Performance4 out of 5 stars 204
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Story4 out of 5 stars 200
It’s true—you CAN do simple everyday math in your head, without a calculator! Improve your mental math skills in one week with just ten minutes of practice a day. Join The Math Dude, Jason Marshall, as he leads you through the tricky journey of mastering addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, AND percentages in your head. Whether you’re calculating the tip on a $76.85 meal or you’re frantically doing mental math in a business meeting—Math Dude has got you covered.
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5 out of 5 stars
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Engaging, Entertaining, & Educational
- By Riyad on 11-23-11
- The Math Dude’s 5 Tips to Mastering Mental Math
- By: Jason Marshall
- Narrated by: Jason Marshall
Just Get It
Reviewed: 03-26-12
It's tragic to think of all the mental pain and agony, not to mention time, that would have been spared if only I would have learned this 25 years ago.
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Horton Hears a Who
- By: Dr. Seuss
- Narrated by: Dustin Hoffman
- Length: 16 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 404
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 274
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Story5 out of 5 stars 277
Horton, the lovable elephant, tries to protect tiny creatures on a speck of dust.
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5 out of 5 stars
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Excellent performance!
- By EC-CM DF on 12-05-16
- Horton Hears a Who
- By: Dr. Seuss
- Narrated by: Dustin Hoffman
A Story That Somehow Never Gets Old
Reviewed: 03-26-12
You know the story. Fun listen when you need a quick escape from it all.
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The Music Lesson
- A Spiritual Search for Growth Through Music
- By: Victor L. Wooten
- Narrated by: Victor L. Wooten, Michael Kott, Chuck Rainey, and others
- Length: 7 hrs and 26 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 1,592
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 1,411
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 1,406
"'Boy, do I have a lot to learn!'" Anyone who's ever picked up a musical instrument of any kind - from the first caveman banging rocks to that little kid at the guitar shop - has thought that. I know I did. I'd been trying for years to break in to the music scene, to show everyone my chops, to make my mark. And I was good. But I wasn't great. I knew that there was something wrong. Then the teacher showed up...."
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5 out of 5 stars
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Surprise like no other!
- By Tomas on 11-23-10
- The Music Lesson
- A Spiritual Search for Growth Through Music
- By: Victor L. Wooten
- Narrated by: Victor L. Wooten, Michael Kott, Chuck Rainey, Sam Hunter, Radmila Bowers, Regi Wooten, JD Blair, Steve Bailey, Dorothy Wooten, Kaila Wooten, Jonathan Chase
An Inspiring Happenstance Indeed!!!!
Reviewed: 02-23-12
I wasn't searching for this book....or was I?
I don't recall ever seeing a book by Vic in the music store or hearing anyone say that he wrote a great book on life....ooops I mean Music.
You should buy this book and pay close attention....or not...............................
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