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Chapter Overview
Chapter 1: AudiobookHub Recommendation
Chapter 2: We no longer pause to savor the view, and machines are largely responsible.
Chapter 3: A pause is not empty time – it’s a chance.
Chapter 4: Pausing boosts creativity and strengthens our relationships.
Chapter 5: Pausing for a few seconds is helpful and natural, yet it still requires practice.
Chapter 6: Longer pauses require a careful, intentional design.
Chapter 7: Certain cultures make pausing easier to do than others.
Description
Do Pause (2019) explores the benefits of pressing pause on the whirlwind of modern life. Debunking the damaging myths surrounding productivity and achievement, these blinks reveal why, how, and when you should take a break.
Who Should Listen
Workaholics looking for balance
Creatives seeking fresh insights
Self-help buffs who want a new angle
About the Authors
Robert Poynton is an associate fellow of the Saïd Business School at the University of Oxford, where he designs and facilitates executive education programs. Poynton is also the author of Do Improvise (2013), a handbook of improvisation techniques for business leaders, and regularly hosts weekend retreats for busy professionals.