16 Audiobooks Full of Life Hacks to Live By

16 Audiobooks Full of Life Hacks to Live By

Is there anything better than progressive self-development? Various vices might beg to differ, but the modern world has well and truly taken improving oneself to heart. The internet has been at the forefront of this, with life hacks that range from awesome to awful. Now the audiobook world is stepping up the self-help game, sifting the excess in a streamlined effort to make lives better. Looking to improve yourself mentally, physically, emotionally and spiritually? This is where to start.
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    • Unf*ck Yourself

    • Get out of Your Head and into Your Life
    • By: Gary John Bishop
    • Narrated by: Mr Angus King
    • Length: 2 hrs and 56 mins
    • Release date: 27-07-2017
    • Language: English
    • 4.5 out of 5 stars 2,586 ratings
    • Titles don't come much more attention-grabbing than Unf*ck Yourself: a manifesto of revolutionary change for those who have given up, proving once and for all that there is always a light at the end of the tunnel. Angus King puts in a tremendous narrative performance for Gary John Bishop's bestseller, providing the right amount of energy for an audiobook that packs a punch. Unf*ck Yourself is a life-saver for people struggling to muster up excitement or hope, a whirlwind designed to make life easier, more exciting and more awesome. Unf*ck Yourself isn't about cookie-cutter solutions to serious problems; it’s a long-term approach to changing the way you think about everything. Self-development for the 21st century and then some.

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  • The Barefoot Investor, Revised and Updated Edition cover art

    • The Barefoot Investor, Revised and Updated Edition

    • The Only Money Guide You'll Ever Need
    • By: Scott Pape
    • Narrated by: Scott Pape
    • Length: 7 hrs and 7 mins
    • Release date: 01-01-2017
    • Language: English
    • 5 out of 5 stars 15,565 ratings
    • Scott Pape says that this is the only money guide you'll ever need and it is difficult to argue with him. Melburnian Pape walks listeners through actionable ways to save money every day, with easily understood advice for Aussies on all rungs of the financial ladder. Pape's guide might also help you save time as well as cents, thanks to its life hacks, hints and tips for navigating the murky waters of the banking system and financial planning. This life-altering audiobook is narrated by The Barefoot Investor himself, and is full of stories from everyday Aussies – single people, young families, empty nesters, retirees – who have applied simple steps and achieved amazing results.

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  • The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People cover art

    • The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People

    • Powerful Lessons in Personal Change
    • By: Stephen R. Covey
    • Narrated by: Stephen R. Covey
    • Length: 13 hrs and 4 mins
    • Release date: 28-12-2003
    • Language: English
    • 4.5 out of 5 stars 2,685 ratings
    • Too many attempts at self-development get mired in easy life hacks and the sort of advice that looks good on social media but has no real practical use. Stephen R. Covey eschews trends and shallow aesthetics in favour of actionable advice based on hard evidence – DIY ways to change everyday lives. Covey's seminal work is all about dignity, honesty and integrity, three pillars he says are vital to better days and a brighter future. Rapidly approaching its second decade, are Covey's fabled habits still as effective today as they were in 1989? The results speak for themselves. This Amazon classic is just about as influential as audiobooks get.

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    • I Know What to Do, So Why Don't I Do It?

    • The New Science of Self-Discipline
    • By: Nick Hall
    • Narrated by: Nick Hall
    • Series: Nightingale-Conant: Personal Development
    • Length: 10 hrs and 5 mins
    • Release date: 14-10-2014
    • Language: English
    • 4.5 out of 5 stars 376 ratings
    • Trying to understand the intricate workings of the human brain might sound like a challenge, but Nick Hall's approach to the science of self-discipline navigates the madness and helps listeners answer the all-too-familiar question: I Know What To Do, So Why Don't I Do It? This will appeal to anyone who has ever struggled with motivation, listeners who seem to be close companions with procrastination, and the results might surprise you. Even in the most crushing of circumstances, clarity might not be so far away. Think of this audiobook as a form of DIY brain surgery that will have you patting yourself on the back more often as everyday life becomes just that little bit more manageable.

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    • The 5 Second Rule

    • Transform your Life, Work, and Confidence with Everyday Courage
    • By: Mel Robbins
    • Narrated by: Mel Robbins
    • Length: 7 hrs and 35 mins
    • Release date: 22-02-2017
    • Language: English
    • 4.5 out of 5 stars 3,734 ratings
    • It probably takes longer than five seconds to enrich your life and destroy doubt, but this exciting audiobook from the mind of American lawyer Mel Robbins will set you on the right road straight away. Robbins herself is in charge of the narration, lending her distinctive tones to a conveyor belt of tips and tricks that will turn indecision into invincibility. Many people would like their everyday life to be full of confidence, courage and celebration, and that is exactly what Robbins aims for with The 5 Second Rule, giving actionable insights to tried-and-tested life hacks.

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    • Atomic Habits

    • Tiny Changes, Remarkable Results
    • By: James Clear
    • Narrated by: James Clear
    • Length: 5 hrs and 35 mins
    • Release date: 18-10-2018
    • Language: English
    • 5 out of 5 stars 15,187 ratings
    • Changing your life sounds like a whole heap of work, but according to Atomic Habits, it doesn't need to be. Narrated by James Clear himself, this audiobook is exactly what it says on the tin (or in this case, file): a way to break bad habits and build better ones backed up by experience and evidence. What more could one want in a DIY approach to a better everyday life? Atomic Habits masterly straddles the line between going deep into the nuts and bolts of human behaviour while staying accessible throughout, in large part thanks to Clear's excellent telling of his theories and the clarity of those ideas. Clear's advice isn't speculative either; these are ideas that have changed the lives of Olympic athletes and entrepreneurial bigwigs alike, tailor-made for the betterment of listeners from every walk of life.

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    • Getting Things Done

    • The Art of Stress-Free Productivity
    • By: David Allen
    • Narrated by: David Allen
    • Length: 10 hrs and 23 mins
    • Release date: 23-02-2016
    • Language: English
    • 4.5 out of 5 stars 499 ratings
    • Originally published in 2001, Dave Allen's highly influential Getting Things Done takes on a new lease of life in audiobook form, as Allen takes the reins and leads the listener on a journey to productivity and pride, both personally and professionally. Allen's groundbreaking work is full of life hacks that will help listeners make the most of their time on this mortal coil, offering up practical ways to organise everyday life and save time by the bucketload. A productivity consultant par excellence, Allen has made his name not by promising a new look at time management but by helping people create actionable processes that can create order in the most chaotic of situations, a vital building block on the road to making life easier, not to mention more productive.

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    • The Life-Changing Magic of Tidying

    • A Simple, Effective Way to Banish Clutter Forever
    • By: Marie Kondo
    • Narrated by: Lucy Scott
    • Series: The Life Changing Magic of Tidying Up, Book 1
    • Length: 4 hrs and 39 mins
    • Release date: 22-09-2016
    • Language: English
    • 4.5 out of 5 stars 983 ratings
    • There are no two ways to put it: Marie Kondo has revolutionised the way the world approaches the seemingly simple act of tidying. Kondo's 'spark joy' manifesto has launched countless television shows, podcasts and spin-offs, and the tome that started it all is available here in magical audiobook form. This enthralling listen is expertly narrated by Audible-favourite Lucy Scott, bringing another layer of pleasant productivity to changing the way listeners approach the dustpan and clutter. Kondo takes an age-old chore and imbues it with the energy of masterful fiction. All of a sudden, tidying has gone from the last thing anyone wants to do to being an awesome life hack that can change the way we approach everyday life. Kondo's methods went viral on social media many moons ago, but it is never too late to learn just how to spark joy through the simple act of tidying stuff up.

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    • Breath

    • The New Science of a Lost Art
    • By: James Nestor
    • Narrated by: James Nestor
    • Length: 7 hrs and 19 mins
    • Release date: 21-05-2020
    • Language: English
    • 5 out of 5 stars 1,625 ratings
    • Isn't it strange how the single most important thing that human beings do is so often overlooked? Every minute of every single day is punctuated by breaths deep and shallow, yet the life-giving act of breathing trails iPhones, toilet paper and peanut butter on most lists of priorities. James Nestor is here to change that, elegantly taking the listener on a journey to better breathing and better living as a result. It doesn't need to be complex either, as simple changes to the way we inhale and exhale can have remarkable results from now to the next day. We all do it, and we can all do it better. Nestor has smashed this one out of the park, producing an audiobook that can change lives through the most simple of life hacks.

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    • How to Talk to Anyone

    • 92 Little Tricks for Big Success in Relationships
    • By: Leil Lowndes
    • Narrated by: Joyce Bean, Leil Lowndes
    • Length: 8 hrs and 59 mins
    • Release date: 01-09-2015
    • Language: English
    • 4 out of 5 stars 950 ratings
    • Some people seem to have the ability to engage and enrapture just about anyone with fascinating conversation and expert listening skills, but this audiobook from Leil Lowndes (delightfully read by Joyce Bean) will pull back the curtain on what many still believe is a skill you either have or you don't. There is a lot more to the art of conversation than simply knowing what to say and how to say it, and How to Talk to Anyone is full of recipes proven to open up this art to anyone and everyone. The 92 tricks promised in the subtitle mean there really is something here for everyone, with a host of eye-opening tips that will make life that little bit easier, one conversation at a time.

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    • Thinking, Fast and Slow

    • By: Daniel Kahneman
    • Narrated by: Patrick Egan
    • Length: 20 hrs and 4 mins
    • Release date: 23-12-2011
    • Language: English
    • 4.5 out of 5 stars 1,316 ratings
    • Daniel Kahneman's Thinking, Fast and Slow has become one of the most influential texts of a generation, and it gets the Audible treatment here with Patrick Egan's soothing narration for company. This is a self-development audiobook and then some, a wildly-groundbreaking piece of work that will change the way the listener looks at everyday life and the minutiae of the decisions we make (or don't). Kahneman's theories will be familiar to most listeners on some level, and there is a good reason that Thinking, Fast and Slow has become a constant presence in lists of recommended titles on Amazon and elsewhere. Kahneman's analysis of the personalities that hide beneath our exteriors is compulsory listening.

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    • Not a Diet Book

    • Take Control. Gain Confidence. Change Your Life.
    • By: James Smith
    • Narrated by: James Smith
    • Length: 6 hrs and 59 mins
    • Release date: 23-01-2020
    • Language: English
    • 4.5 out of 5 stars 1,161 ratings
    • Social media celebrity James Smith might be a divisive figure in the modern world, but his advice and approaches continue to gain new followers with every passing day. Not a Diet Book is narrated by Smith himself and confidently outlines a new perspective on calorie-counting and worrying about sweating it out in the gym. This audiobook is about putting yourself at the centre of your story, complete with the rough, unapologetic tones of the British-born but Bondi-based Smith from the first minute to the last. Forget short-term results and promises of easy life hacks, but don't forget the water bottle and the ice pack. In Not a Diet Book, James Smith is going to drive you to a better self, whether you’re ready or not.

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    • Gut

    • By: Giulia Enders
    • Narrated by: Katy Sobey
    • Length: 7 hrs and 26 mins
    • Release date: 24-06-2015
    • Language: English
    • 4.5 out of 5 stars 3,043 ratings
    • Trust your gut. Easier said than done, right? Never fear, as Giulia Enders is here to help listeners improve the state of the gut in question, opening countless doors in the process. In this one-of-a-kind audiobook, Enders aims straight for the heart of the problem: the gut. As an award-winning medical doctor and scientist, she is something of a gut-expert and this audiobook (splendidly narrated by Katy Sobey) dives deep into the inner workings of our, erm, inner workings, showing that a proud exterior is impossible without looking after the insides first.

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    • Make Anxiety Your Superpower with Sarah Wilson

    • 4.5 out of 5 stars 50 ratings
    • Working on yourself and tackling things head on can be one of the best ways to deal with setbacks in your life. According to Sarah Wilson, the same is true for anxiety. Though no treatment is a replacement for professionals, learning tips and tricks that can be practiced at home or on the go can help those with anxiety to feel empowered and motivated. Make Anxiety Your Superpower helps listeners to take the anxieties and worries in their lives and turn them into fuel and strength. Sarah Wilson offers a comprehensive and useful guide to living with anxiety and teaching yourself to cope, learn, and thrive with it.
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