Peter Bregman Books

Peter Bregman is the CEO of Bregman Partners, Inc., a coaching consultancy that helps leaders achieve their goals. He is the author of the Wall Street Journal-bestselling book 18 Minutes and you can find his professional input in such publications as Forbes, Psychology Today and Harvard Business Review.

  1. 1Four Seconds

    Four Seconds

    Peter Bregman

    All the Time You Need to Stop Counter-Productive Habits and Get the Results You Want

    4.0 (145 ratings)

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    What's Four Seconds about?

    Four Seconds (2015) gives precise examples of how to rid yourself of self-defeating habits at work, at home and in your relationships. A four-second pause helps slow down hasty, unhappy reactions and is the first step to reworking the way you communicate with others and receive feedback from them. You really can be prepared for anything if you just take a breath first.

    Who should read Four Seconds?

    • People with a sneaky feeling that their communication skills need improvement
    • Anyone with bad habits that need to be broken
    • Stress bunnies looking for a straightforward solution
  2. 218 Minutes

    18 Minutes

    Peter Bregman

    Find Your Focus, Master Distraction, and Get the Right Things Done

    3.7 (443 ratings)

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    What's 18 Minutes about?

    18 Minutes (2011) is a helpful guide to getting things done by focusing on meaningful work, reaching goals and preventing distractions. These blinks will show how to identify the kind of work that is right for you and how to stay on track and hit your targets.

    Who should read 18 Minutes?

    • People who want to get things done
    • Anyone feeling overwhelmed with work
    • Anyone searching for happiness and meaning in their lives