Ever wonder why some books quietly change your life while the big bestsellers barely move the needle? In this episode, we spotlight six underrated reads that never make the productivity “top 10” lists—but absolutely should. These are the books that have shaped how we think, plan, lead, and make decisions, even though they rarely get the attention they deserve.



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<li><img src="https://s.w.org/images/core/emoji/16.0.1/72x72/1f35f.png" alt="🍟" class="wp-smiley" style="height: 1em; max-height: 1em;" /> An unexpected air-fryer trick you’ll wish you knew sooner [00:29]</li>



<li><img src="https://s.w.org/images/core/emoji/16.0.1/72x72/1f6e0.png" alt="🛠" class="wp-smiley" style="height: 1em; max-height: 1em;" /> Top 3 Productivity Resources [01:30]</li>



<li><img src="https://s.w.org/images/core/emoji/16.0.1/72x72/1f50d.png" alt="🔍" class="wp-smiley" style="height: 1em; max-height: 1em;" /> What really makes a book “underrated”? [04:40]</li>



<li><img src="https://s.w.org/images/core/emoji/16.0.1/72x72/270f.png" alt="✏" class="wp-smiley" style="height: 1em; max-height: 1em;" /> The journaling book that unlocks 3,001 questions about yourself [07:32]</li>



<li><img src="https://s.w.org/images/core/emoji/16.0.1/72x72/1f680.png" alt="🚀" class="wp-smiley" style="height: 1em; max-height: 1em;" /> The framework that helps you finally finish what you start [18:56]</li>



<li><img src="https://s.w.org/images/core/emoji/16.0.1/72x72/1f916.png" alt="🤖" class="wp-smiley" style="height: 1em; max-height: 1em;" /> How AI can quietly supercharge your productivity systems [24:36]</li>



<li><img src="https://s.w.org/images/core/emoji/16.0.1/72x72/1f9e0.png" alt="🧠" class="wp-smiley" style="height: 1em; max-height: 1em;" /> A smarter way to get past resistance and overwhelm [25:38]</li>



<li><img src="https://s.w.org/images/core/emoji/16.0.1/72x72/1faa4.png" alt="🪤" class="wp-smiley" style="height: 1em; max-height: 1em;" /> Why “The Road Less Stupid” might save you from costly mistakes [26:40]</li>



<li><img src="https://s.w.org/images/core/emoji/16.0.1/72x72/26a0.png" alt="⚠" class="wp-smiley" style="height: 1em; max-height: 1em;" /> How a simple pre-mortem can prevent future regrets [28:19]</li>



<li><img src="https://s.w.org/images/core/emoji/16.0.1/72x72/1f3a8.png" alt="🎨" class="wp-smiley" style="height: 1em; max-height: 1em;" /> The visual-thinking skill most presentations are missing [34:59]</li>



<li><img src="https://s.w.org/images/core/emoji/16.0.1/72x72/1f30d.png" alt="🌍" class="wp-smiley" style="height: 1em; max-height: 1em;" /> The human-evolution insight that explains modern behavior [40:49]</li>



<li><img src="https://s.w.org/images/core/emoji/16.0.1/72x72/1f9e9.png" alt="🧩" class="wp-smiley" style="height: 1em; max-height: 1em;" /> Four habits that set exceptional leaders apart [46:58]</li>
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<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-links">Links:</h2>



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<li><a href="https://masterclass.com/tps" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Masterclass</a></li>



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<li><a href="https://25xcoaching.com" target="_blank" rel="noopener">25X Productivity Coaching</a></li>



<li><a href="https://www.amazon.com/dp/0735211299?tag=asianeffic-20" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Atomic Habits — James Clear</a></li>



<li><a href="https://www.amazon.com/dp/1982137274?tag=asianeffic-20" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People — Stephen R. Covey</a></li>



<li><a href="https://www.amazon.com/dp/0743226755?tag=asianeffic-20" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">The Power of Full Engagement — Jim Loehr & Tony Schwartz</a></li>



<li><a href="https://www.amazon.com/dp/0553419633?tag=asianeffic-20" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">How to Have a Good Day — Caroline Webb</a></li>



<li><a href="https://www.amazon.com/dp/0671733354?tag=asianeffic-20" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">How to Stop Worrying and Start Living — Dale Carnegie</a></li>



<li><a href="https://www.amazon.com/dp/0452298482?tag=asianeffic-20" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">30 Lessons for Living: Tried and True Advice from the Wisest Americans — Karl Pillemer</a></li>



<li><a href="https://www.amazon.com/001-Questions-About-Creative-Keepsakes/dp/0785839070/?tag=asianeffic-20" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">3001 Questions All About Me</a></li>



<li><a href="https://www.amazon.com/dp/1683642635?tag=asianeffic-20" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Start Finishing: How to Go from Idea to Done — Charlie Gilkey</a></li>



<li><a href="https://www.amazon.com/dp/0984659269?tag=asianeffic-20" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">The Road Less Stupid: Advice from the Chairman of the Board — Keith J. Cunningham</a></li>



<li><a href="https://www.amazon.com/dp/0596522347?tag=asianeffic-20" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Slide:ology: The Art and Science of Creating Great Presentations — Nancy Duarte</a></li>



<li><a href="https://www.amazon.com/dp/0062316095?tag=asianeffic-20" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Sapiens: A Brief History of Humankind — Yuval Noah Harari</a></li>



<li><a href="https://www.amazon.com/dp/0787954039?tag=asianeffic-20" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">The Four Obsessions of an Extraordinary Executive — Patrick Lencioni</a></li>



<li><a href="https://go.asianefficiency.com/productivity-academy/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Productivity Academy</a></li>



<li><a href="https://youtube.com/asianefficiency/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">The Productivity Show on Youtube</a></li>



<li><a href="https://youtube.com/@ProductivityClips" target="_blank" rel="noopener">The Productivity Show Youtube Clips</a></li>



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