Life & LeadershipProfessional Skills & Literacy

Get It Done: Surprising Lessons from Motivation Science (Book Bite)

You need to be able to motivate yourself to achieve your goals, especially during times of crisis. But how do you stay focused and get things done? Take a cue from a motivation scientist. In the 2022 book Get It Done: Surprising Lessons from the Science of Motivation, author and University of Chicago professor Ayelet Fishbach explores practical, scientific strategies to motivate yourself to get things done and achieve your goals in both your personal and professional life. Tune into this audiobook summary from Next Big Idea Club to hear Ayelet share five key insights from Get It Done. Learn how to set a meaningful goal, not just a means to a goal; find a fun path based on what matters; broaden your decision frame; start making decisions in advance; and engage in activities with other people who share the same goals as you. With these insights and much more, you’ll be prepared to get—and stay—motivated, regardless of what’s at stake.

Note: This audiobook summary was created by Next Big Idea Club. We are pleased to host this content in our library.

Learn More