Book description
A powerful antidote to deadline dread, time guilt, and chronic rushing—from the New York Times bestselling author of The $100 StartupIn a world obsessed with squeezing the most out of every moment, the fear of falling behind can trap us in a paralyzing stress cycle. Incomplete to-do lists, unanswered emails, and unmet life goals haunt our thoughts, leaving us overstimulated and exhausted. In Time Anxiety, Chris Guillebeau, author of the popular newsletter A Year of Mental Health, reveals that this pervasive sense of time scarcity stems not from a lack of hours in the day but from unrealistic expectations and misaligned priorities. Weaving together eye-opening research on time perception, executive functioning challenges, and the psychological roots of avoidance, he offers a bold path for redefining our relationship with the clock. The first step is to build a tolerance for incomplete to-do lists and the inevitability of disappointing people, abandoning the goal of \
About the Author
Chris Guillebeau is the New York Times bestselling author of The $100 Startup, Side Hustle, and The Happiness of Pursuit, which have sold over one million copies worldwide. During a lifetime of self-employment that included a four-year commitment as a volunteer executive in West Africa, he visited every country in the world (193 in total) before his thirty-fifth birthday.
BuzzMouse
ListenBook's comprehensive support for a wide range of audio formats sets it apart from other audiobook apps. Chapters, configurable auto-rewind, and bookmarks on ListenBook keep me in control of my content. I can't imagine my daily activities without this app – it's my go-to for staying informed and entertained. The user-friendly interface and smooth navigation make this app a pleasure to use daily. The app is so reliable. I’ve never had any issues with it.
Friday Ferrari
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Gullyway
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Tart Voodoo
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Bugger
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Gumby Train
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Microwave Chardonnay
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Unleashed
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Ella of Light
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Romance Guppy
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Cupid Dust
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Gold Dahlia
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Natural Mess
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Rink Ruler
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Romance Princess
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Alley Fiend
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Ship Whip
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Shadow Gal
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Devine Melon
ListenBook's commitment to excellence shines through in its user-friendly interface and smooth playback. The statistics tracking feature is eye-opening. I never realized how much time I spend on audiobooks until now! Quick access to chapters and controls makes ListenBook a joy to use. It's a seamless experience. Binaural audio processing reduces fatigue during long listening sessions. A fantastic feature!
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