Alex Soojung-Kim Pang Books
Alex Soojung-Kim Pang is a bestselling author whose work has been translated into seven languages and praised by prestigious newspapers including the New York Times and Washington Post. Before founding the Restful Company to teach businesses and individuals about the importance of proper rest, he was a visiting scholar at Stanford University and a forecaster for several Silicon Valley think tanks. He is also the author of Rest: Why You Get More Done When You Work Less (2016).
The Distraction Addiction
What's The Distraction Addiction about?
Alex Soojung-Kim Pang’s The Distraction Addiction (2013) takes a look at attention in today’s distraction-riddled society and asks how we can stay connected and productive. Drawing on fascinating new research by neuroscientists and psychologists, as well as traditional Buddhist thought, Pang offers hands-on advice on how to stay focused and overcome our internet addictions in a new digital age.
Who should read The Distraction Addiction?
- Parents with internet-addicted children
- Anyone who feels they couldn’t do without the internet for a day
- The seriously distracted looking for tips to boost their attention
What's Rest about?
Rest (2016) takes aim at the common misconception that the longer we work, the more we’re able to get done. Written by a Silicon Valley strategist whose punishing regimen of long office hours brought him perilously close to a burnout, this empirically grounded study turns that idea on its head. Hitting your targets and achieving success isn’t about grinding out endless hours at your desk – it’s about finding the best time to work, getting enough rest and nurturing your creativity.
Who should read Rest?
- Anyone working at a startup
- Creatives
- Workaholics