Book description
Listening to The 5 Choices by Kory Kogon is like having a seasoned coach whispering in your ear while you navigate the chaos of modern work life. The narration-warm, clear, and paced just right-lets the ideas sink in without feeling rushed or preachy. From the first few minutes, you're hooked on the promise that productivity isn't about doing more; it's about doing what matters most.
Kogon breaks down his framework into five practical choices, each paired with concrete strategies that feel immediately doable. "Act on the Important, Don't React to the Urgent" becomes a mantra as you hear real-world examples of people turning urgent distractions into intentional actions. The audiobook also weaves in neuroscience insights-like how dopamine drives our focus-making abstract concepts feel tangible.
What sets this recording apart is its conversational tone. The narrator doesn't just recite bullet points; he illustrates the pitfalls of "busy-ness" with relatable anecdotes, then guides listeners through the mental shift needed to reclaim their time and energy. By the end, you can almost hear your own inbox sigh in relief as you picture a day where you've completed tasks that actually matter.
Whether you're a busy manager, a freelancer juggling multiple projects, or simply someone tired of feeling overwhelmed, The 5 Choices delivers a fresh perspective on productivity that feels both empowering and realistic. It's an audiobook that turns the promise of meaningful accomplishment into a daily habit-one listen at a time.
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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