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Summary of Your Brain at Work Book by David Rock

Name: Your Brain at Work
Rating: 4.6 (867 reviews)
Author: David Rock

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The brain is our greatest asset in the workplace, but it's such a complex organ — so complex that many of us don't even want to know how it works. But David Rock solves all that problem in this book. Your brain at work is a compendium of decades of neurological research on the brain and productivity, simplified for the everyday reader. David wrote this book as a tale, a learning style the brain has always loved. Get ready to be entertained as you unravel the mysteries of how your brain holds the key to your effectiveness.

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Summary of Your Brain at Work
About the author
What is Your Brain at Work about?
Who should read Your Brain at Work
Topics in Your Brain at Work

first key point

How to maximize your productivity when you have work overload

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Imagine being promoted to a new, higher position in your organization. After the euphoria of the whole thing has died down, you will be left to face the stark reality of your new position. More goals to crush, tighter deadlines to meet, more creative thinking to do, and more people to manage. Put simply, your workload will multiply and your boss' expectations of you will go up.

This is the single reason many employees suffer breakdowns after being promoted. You will need time to adjust to the new position, but the process will be much easier if you master how to be productive despite the overload. You don't need to be recently promoted to learn the skill of personal productivity, everyone waking up to a job has to learn to be productive, and it all starts with learning how your brain works.

Mental activities are more energy-draining than physical activities, like pushing a truck. This is why a secretary might get fatigued after three hours of consistent work, while a truck driver can be on duty for eight hours and still continue working. So if you find yourself being fatigued often on your job that requires brain performance, just know you're not alone.

With this fact in view, how can people involved in mentally tasking activities maximize their work time so they can do so much in a day? There are a couple of ways to go about that inspired by scientific development. Start with giving your brain the right amount of glucose.

Research shows that those engaged in mentally demanding activities can keep their energy levels up by having regular glucose intake.

Working with a cup of coffee beside you will help a lot in this regard. If you're not that into coffee, you can take anything that provides you with glucose.

However, glucose alone is not sufficient to keep your brain productive all through your work hours. The way you start and go about your day is important, too. Those are the things you'll be learning from this summary. The next chapter will show you how your routine has been keeping you from achieving more than you could naturally achieve, and what you can do about it. As we proceed in the summary, you'll also learn about mindfulness, and other activities that will help you function better at work.

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If you change your routine for the better, you can change your life

If you aren't meeting deadlines or you find that you aren't producing the quota your boss expects of you, then you need to check and see if you're being productive enough. Most times, the solution to our unproductiveness lies in our daily routines. Your brain has limited energy per day; this is especially true for the cortex, the part of the brain responsible for mental activities. It's, therefore, wise to always do important work early before fatigue kicks in and you can't be as creative as you could be.

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third key point

Get rid of distractions, improve your productivity

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Mindfulness is a trait that everyone needs to learn

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The brain needs social interaction to function effectively

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Understanding the mechanics of status threat will make you and your team more effective

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What is Your Brain at Work about?

In this insightful book, the author delves into the inner workings of the brain to provide practical strategies for optimizing productivity and focus. Drawing from neuroscience and psychology, he offers valuable techniques to overcome distractions and enhance cognitive performance. With relatable examples and engaging storytelling, this book equips readers with the knowledge to work smarter, manage their attention, and achieve peak performance throughout the day.

Who should read Your Brain at Work

Professionals seeking effective strategies to improve focus and productivity.
Individuals struggling with distractions and seeking practical solutions.
Anyone interested in understanding how the brain works during work.

Topics in Your Brain at Work

Focus Productivity Neuroscience Psychology Self-Help Mental Health Cognitive Behavioral Therapy Time Management Stress Management Distraction Work-Life Balance Mindfulness Improving Memory Attention Brain Function

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