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EPISODE · Sep 15, 2025 · 35 MIN

Episode 320: 5 Best Productivity Books for ADHD Brains (That Actually Work)

from I'm Busy Being Awesome - Sustainable Productivity for ADHD · host Paula Engebretson

In Episode 320:  Best Productivity Books for ADHD Brains, You Will Discover: The top 5 productivity books for ADHD brains Why these books have been especially impactful How to identify which book will give you the biggest wins right now Work With Me: 👉 Join We're Busy Being Awesome (group coaching) 👉 Learn more about private coaching here Resources From This Episode: Four Thousand Weeks by Oliver Burkeman The One Thing by Gary Keller Slow Productivity by Cal Newport Start Finishing by Charlie Gilkey Tiny Experiments by Anne-Laure Le Cunff Episode 315: 8 Must-Read Books for Women with ADHD Episode 310: The Work is Never Done + Accepting Unfinished Work Episode 306: The Link Between the 'Insecure Overachiever' and ADHD Episode 288: How To Master ADHD Goal Setting by Energy Type Episode 287: ADHD Energy Type: Are You a Thoroughbred or Workhorse Episode 150: How to Get Started with Something - Thinking In Containers of Time More ADHD Resources: Discover my favorite ADHD resources Learn my Top 10 Tips to Work With Your ADHD Brain Access the I'm Busy Being Awesome Planning System Get the I'm Busy Being Awesome Podcast Roadmap Free course: ADHD Routine Revamp This post contains affiliate links, meaning I may earn a small commission if you make a purchase through my links, at no extra cost to you. Disclosure info here. Leave IBBA A Rating & Review! If you enjoy the podcast, would you be a rockstar and leave a review? Doing so helps others find the show and spreads these tools to even more people. Go to Apple Podcasts Click on the I'm Busy Being Awesome podcast Scroll down to the bottom of the page, where you see the reviews. Simply tap five stars; that's it! Bonus points if you're willing to leave a few sentences sharing what you enjoy about the podcast or a key takeaway from the episode you just heard. Thanks, friend! Chapter Outline 00:00 Introduction to ADHD Productivity 01:05 Welcome and Series Overview 01:36 The Importance of Self-Awareness 06:32 Book 1: 4,000 Weeks by Oliver Burkeman 09:15 Book 2: The One Thing by Gary Keller 16:52 Book 3: Slow Productivity by Cal Newport 23:29 Book 4: Start Finishing by Charlie Gilkey 25:59 Book 5: Tiny Experiments by Anne-Laure Le Cunff 30:46 Common Threads and Final Thoughts 33:08 Conclusion and Next Steps  

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