Book description
From social psychologist Dr. Devon Price, a conversational, stirring call to "a better, more human way to live" (Cal Newport, New York Times bestselling author) that examines the "laziness lie"--which falsely tells us we are not working or learning hard enough. Extra-curricular activities. Honors classes. 60-hour work weeks. Side hustles. Like many Americans, Dr. Devon Price believed that productivity was the best way to measure self-worth. Price was an overachiever from the start, graduating from both college and graduate school early, but that success came at a cost. After Price was diagnosed with a severe case of anemia and heart complications from overexertion, they were forced to examine the darker side of all this productivity. Laziness Does Not Exist explores the psychological underpinnings of the "laziness lie," including its origins from the Puritans and how it has continued to proliferate as digital work tools have blurred the boundaries between work and life. Using in-depth research, Price explains that people today do far more work than nearly any other humans in history yet most of us often still feel we are not doing enough. Filled with practical and accessible advice for overcoming society's pressure to do more, and featuring interviews with researchers, consultants, and experiences from real people drowning in too much work, Laziness Does Not Exist "is the book we all need right now" (Caroline Dooner, author of The F*ck It Diet).
ThreadTraveler
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Moon Radar
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Classy Dancer
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Cream
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Lady Peach
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Esquire
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Alpha
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General Broomdog
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Trixie
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Stud muffin
The app's design is sleek and modern β it's a pleasure to navigate. I'm hooked on this app's intuitive features β from chapters to playback controls.
Bug Fire
Audiobooks on this app have expanded my horizons and introduced me to new ideas. The app is perfect for people with busy schedules. I can listen on the go.
Clover Dragon
ListenBook's support for looping and shuffling playback adds versatility to my audiobook enjoyment. Bookmarks are a must-have for any audiobook lover. They help me stay organized and engaged. Binaural audio processing reduces fatigue during long listening sessions. A fantastic feature!
ThoughtTraveler
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Esquire
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Helmet Destroyer
I'm exploring new genres and authors I wouldn't have considered otherwise. ListenBook's thoughtful inclusion of chapters, controls, and filters has enhanced my audiobook experience. ListenBook is my go-to companion for immersive audiobook experiences. The ease of use and extensive format support make it a must-have! I love the quick access to settings. It makes tweaking the app so easy.
Playing a wide variety of audio formats
Works on all devices with iOS 13 and newer
Huge amount of features for a small price
Frequent updates to add new features and improve existing ones
Advanced playback controls
Live sound processing
Changing the timbre of the reader's voice and noise reduction
Translated into more than 20 languages
If you love listening to fiction audiobooks, ListenBook has features to make the process easier.
Edit book data: title, author, cover
Use equalizer to make the sound comfortable for you
Adjust the playback speed
Enjoy dark and light app themes
Supported formats: MP3, M4B, AWB, FLAC, OGG audio files and many more (must be DRM free)
Auto-Bookmarks make it easy to find your place
AirPlay support allows redirection of audio output.
VoiceOver support
Dark mode for night owls
Convenient bookmarking system helps you mark the most important places.
Unlimited bookmarks for each audiobook
Put your own cover on the wager
Share your audiobook with friends
Lock-screen control
Customise app with extensive options
Sleep timer with shake to reset, set custom notification sounds, and a few unique options
Auto rewind depending on paused time, customize rewind times to your liking
Removing background noise from recordings made in classrooms and meetings
Changing the timbre of the reader's voice for a better listening experience