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When The Scientific Secrets of Perfect Timing

Last Updated: April 25, 2019 (Refresh Now)
8.6
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Total Reviews
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Review Analysis - 243 recent, verified reviews

Detailed Mode
Ease of Use
 21
practical, easy to read, timing, structure, researched
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" ...  These strategies are mostly the “just do this exact (easy) thing, and you WILL get ‘x’ desired result.” NOT JUST MAYBE .  ...  "
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" ...  Great and easy read with some poignant incite about humans and how we go about our lives.  ...  "
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" ...  Simple and complex concept of timing is unpacked in a truly accessible and actionable way.  ...  "
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" ...  but it is an easy, delightful read that gives us all the clues we need to start tackling this timing question in earnest.  ...  "
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" ...  You likely have an intuitive approach to optimal scheduling and can now be more deliberate.  ...  "
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" ...  Easy to apply in daily life most of the handbook recommendations.  ...  "
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" ...  The evidence doesnt anchor down the book its a quick easy read.  ...  "
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" ...  The time hacks at the end of each chapter are especially helpful in applying the science.  ...  "
Design
 10
dan pink, timing, three, sections, look
+90%
-10%
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" ...  Pink has divided his book on “perfect timing” into three sections. ... Pink is great at pulling together a bunch of surveys and studies and stuff and making a point.  ...  "
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" ...  Pink is gold!  ...  "
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" ...  Pink's perceptions are right on as usual.  ...  "
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" ...  It has much to learn, but I’m not sure exactly how it fits in the greater scheme of what Pink is trying to get at in When.  ...  "
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" ...  In “When: The Scientific Secrets of Perfect Timing,” Pink looks at the nature of time in three sections.  ...  "
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" ...  In short, it is appealing and insightful.  ...  "
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" ...  Dan Pink has combed the  ...  "
For Fun
 7
read, research, book
+100%
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" ...  Fun to read!  ...  "
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" ...  Also a fun read.  ...  "
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" ...  It's fun read, but read it with a significant amount of skepticism.  ...  "
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" ...  I could answer that, but I wouldn't want to take away the fun of reading WHEN from you.  ...  "
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" ...  the narrative of the discovery of circadian rhythms itself is a fun read.  ...  "
For Kids
 5
school, kids, book, teachers, students
+100%
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" ...  It is especially beneficial for bosses, parents, teachers, school administrators and anyone who just wants to know "when" is the best time for whatever it is one needs to do. ... I purchased a second copy for my child's high school principal.  ...  "
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" ...  I suggest this to anyone who just enjoys learning new things.  ...  "
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" ...  I'm passing this book on to my kids and parents. ... I would have been a much better parent because I would have known when my kids were at their best to do certain tasks and learn certain lessons and why as teens they were owls!  ...  "
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" ...  When is the best time for a teenager to start school day?  ...  "
Coffee
 5
drink, timing, refreshed, nap, cup of coffee
+100%
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" ...  I now drink a glass of water before I drink my morning coffee.  ...  "
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" ...  For example, I now drink my coffee later in the day, after reading this book, and find I am less tired overall.  ...  "
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" ...  It’s a coffee followed by a 20-minute sleep, because caffeine takes 25 minutes to kick in, and you will wake refreshed.  ...  "
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" ...  Approachable reading like the guy you would want to have coffee with and chat.  ...  "
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" ...  From when to exercise or imbibe the first cup of coffee, the ideal age to marry and what  ...  "
Product Reliability
 4
life, without, read this year, read, insights
+100%
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" ...  Very good read, facts and data supported much of what I've observed over the years.  ...  "
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" ...  This is one of the best business and productivity books I've read this year.  ...  "
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" ...  This is the best book I have read this year.  ...  "
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" ...  Now to stop the "sad desk lunch" trend I have been living for the last six years.  ...  "
Price
 4
time, money, book, value, price
+100%
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" ...  It is worth reading.  ...  "
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" ...  Well worth the time!  ...  "
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" ...  If what they say about time and money is true, then this book is worth the investment of both.  ...  "
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" ...  Highly recommend, a great value.  ...  "
Fit
 4
one, story, size, good, book
+50%
-50%
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" ...  Thankfully, the rest of the book doesn't stay that superficial.  ...  "
Apps
 3
book, chapter, applications
+67%
-33%
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" ...  And, by putting the practical applications stuff in the Time Hacker’s Handbook, Pink avoids the tough writing challenge of integrating it into the basic text of the book.  ...  "
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" ...  Furthermore, there is great practical application following each chapter.  ...  "
Overall performance
 3
productivity, job, quit
+100%
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" ...  Some great (and unconventional) thoughts and suggestions on timing and productivity backed up with solid research.  ...  "
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" ...  I now think differently about timing, productivity, and teamwork.  ...  "
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" ...  When to accept a job offer, and when to leave a job.  ...  "
Marketplace
 3
dan
+100%
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" ...  Thank you Dan and team.  ...  "
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" ...  Thank you Mr.  ...  "
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" ...  Thank you for putting it out into the world Dan!  ...  "
Call quality
 3
hear
+67%
-33%
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" ...  My friends, family and clients would hear about each new tip and I really have incorporated much of what I learned into my own life with success.  ...  "
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" ...  The answer is yes, and no.  ...  "

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Weight:  294.84 grams
Size:  3051 meters
294.84 grams
WEIGHT
3051 meters
SIZE