Get It Done: Surprising Lessons from the Science of Motivation

We often set goals, but we can’t achieve them by putting things off. We want change, but we don’t know where to find the strength. Ayelet Fishbach, a psychologist and president of the Society for the Study of Motivation, argues that success depends on how we set our goals and plan to achieve them. Her book reveals how to apply scientific discoveries about motivation in business and in personal life. It offers proven strategies for success at work, in studies, and in relationships with loved ones. You’ll learn how to determine the right moment for action or rest, manage your desires, evaluate your progress correctly, set priorities, and choose an approach to planning depending on the type of goals you’ve set.