Your Brain at Work

by David Rock
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  • ID: 10349
  • Added: 2026-01-24
  • Updated: 2026-01-24
  • Reviews: 3
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Enigmatic Events · 2025-10-26
enjoyable 4.00

The writing method engages readers with short workplace narratives, making complex brain processes accessible. Practical tips are woven into relatable scenarios, enhancing understanding.

The reviewer appreciated the unique writing style that uses short narratives to illustrate workplace problems and brain processes. This approach makes the book engaging and easy to follow. They found the practical tips provided throughout the book to be particularly useful, as they are woven into relatable scenarios that help readers understand and apply the concepts in their own lives.

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    'Your Brain at Work' uses a writing method I really enjoyed.

    We get a short narration of an incident or problem in the workplace, told from the perspective of the characters.

    The book provides useful tips for being more effective at work.

Kelly Schuknecht · 2021-06-18
practical 3.75

The book's layout is praised for being easy to digest, making complex topics more accessible. The reviewer found the technical parts challenging but overall appreciated the structure.

The reviewer commended the book's layout, finding it easy to digest and making complex topics more accessible. They mentioned that while the technical parts were challenging for them, the overall structure of the book made it enjoyable and informative. The practical tips and strategies provided were particularly appreciated, as they were presented in a clear and engaging manner.

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    So I think that the way he laid it out was, was great.

    It was very easy to digest, you know, minus the more technical parts for me.

    I think that the book provides solid research into how our brain functions best.

Dive Deeper Development · 2018-09-20
insightful 4.50

The book is praised as the best read so far, with practical strategies for overcoming distractions and improving focus. The reviewer initially skeptical, became a strong advocate.

The reviewer initially approached the book with skepticism but quickly became a strong advocate, calling it the best book they've read so far. They appreciated the practical strategies provided for overcoming distractions and improving focus, which are presented in a clear and engaging manner. The reviewer wished they had read the book sooner, indicating its significant impact and usefulness.

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    For the second time this year, I'm saying this is the best book I've blogged about so far.

    I wish I'd read it sooner.

    The book provides many strategies to help us become more focused and overcome distractions.

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