Smarter Faster Better by Charles Duhigg and Think Faster, Talk Smarter by Matt Abrahams 2 Books Set

This two-book set pairs Smarter Faster Better by Charles Duhigg with Think Faster, Talk Smarter by Matt Abrahams, bringing together perspectives on productivity and communication. Using research and real-world scenarios, the books consider how people perform at their best and how they respond when pressure is high.

Across both titles, the emphasis is on practical approaches for work and everyday life, from understanding principles linked to productivity to navigating unplanned speaking moments. Examples span leadership and creative industries, as well as spontaneous questions and high-stakes meetings, reflecting how communication has shifted in recent years.

Included titles

• Smarter Faster Better by Charles Duhigg
• Think Faster, Talk Smarter by Matt Abrahams

Key details

• Two-book set
• Includes books by Charles Duhigg and Matt Abrahams
• Smarter Faster Better draws on neuroscience, psychology and behavioural economics
• Smarter Faster Better sets out eight principles connected to productivity
• Think Faster, Talk Smarter focuses on communication in life and business, including spontaneous situations

Synopses

Smarter Faster Better by Charles Duhigg

Drawing on findings in neuroscience, psychology and behavioural economics, the author presents eight principles that govern productivity. It describes how highly effective people, including CEOs, film-makers and software entrepreneurs, apply these ideas, and suggests how they can be used more widely.

Think Faster, Talk Smarter by Matt Abrahams

This book explores why communication matters in life and business, with a focus on moments that arise without warning. It references situations such as unexpected questions during a sales pitch, being called on in class, high-pressure meetings and delivering a toast on the spot, and notes how the pandemic affected spontaneity during lockdown and reshaped communication in the years since.